Frances Nungester Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

726 Tammy St SW, Decatur, AL

Decatur City Schools

428 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Dr Cheryl A Bowman

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
28%

Reading Proficiency
47%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

47%

Math Proficiency

28%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 27	Full Time Teachers 27
Teachers in First or Second Year 13%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

376:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.2%	Female 49.8%
Black 47.4%	Hispanic 26.6%
White 15.9%	Two or more races 7.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander 2.1%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

5/15/2026

This school has been a beautiful and outstanding example in bullying, exclusion, and ineptitude! Bullying from students goes completely unpunished by teachers, and bullying from teachers is encouraged! I've gotten to spend three whole years watching my kid be spoken down to and treated like a massiv...

1.0 parent

5/8/2025

My two boys currently going here, the principal there shows favoritism towards my boys I’m not sure why , ever since my boys have been attending this school, I really thought this school was going to be great for my boys but it’s the principal & teachers that makes me feel uncomfortable everytime I...

5.0 parent

10/15/2017

no problems all made me feel good about going to the school

5.0 parent

4/20/2012

I love this school! The teachers love their jobs they are like family and take such pride in what they do,going beyond their call of duty!! I take my hat off to ALL THE Staff @ FRANCES NUNGESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!!! Excellent teachers Strong principal/school leadership

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Frances Nungester Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Decatur, AL and is served by the Decatur City Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 428 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Frances Nungester Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Austin High School, Decatur Heritage Christian Academy, Cornerstone Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Decatur has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Frances Nungester Elementary School.

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