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Frances Nungester Elementary School vs. Julian Harris Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Frances Nungester Elementary School
726 Tammy St Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Julian Harris Elementary School
1922 Mcauliffe Dr Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Frances Nungester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Julian Harris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Frances Nungester Elementary School, a Decatur, AL public school serving grades PK–5, ranked #278 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #541 in 2019 but declining from a peak rank of #170 in 2013.
Math proficiency remained strong at 40–44% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 55–59%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 40–49%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment held steady near 399 students in 2023 with 79% minority enrollment, including 44% Black (not Hispanic) and 28% Hispanic students, reflecting stable demographic composition over recent years.
The school had a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023 with 24 teachers, higher than typical ratios in comparable Decatur schools; 77% of students were eligible for free lunch, indicating a significant low–income student population.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the Alabama state average, with 92% in 2023 compared to the state's 88%, demonstrating relatively strong student completion outcomes for a Union County NJ high school.
Julian Harris Elementary School ranked #278 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #390 in 2021 but declining from #252 in 2022, indicating fluctuating overall school rank trends among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was between 40–44%, higher than the state average of 30% in 2023; reading proficiency was 55–59%, also higher than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency ranged from 20–29%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Minority enrollment accounted for 56% of the 348 students in grades PK–5, with free or reduced–price lunch eligibility rising to 85% in recent years, reflecting increasing socioeconomic need.
The school served grades prekindergarten through 5 with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 across 24 teachers, supporting a moderate enrollment size typical of a suburban New Jersey elementary school.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
399 students
348 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Frances Nungester Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Julian Harris Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Frances Nungester Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Julian Harris Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
24 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Julian Harris Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Frances Nungester Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Decatur City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Julian Harris Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Decatur City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#278 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
#278 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Frances Nungester Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Julian Harris Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in AL)
40-44%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frances Nungester Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Decatur City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Julian Harris Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Decatur City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frances Nungester Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Decatur City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Julian Harris Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Decatur City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frances Nungester Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Decatur City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Julian Harris Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Decatur City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Frances Nungester Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Julian Harris Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
35
18
Kindergarten Students
84
60
Grade 1 Students
65
52
Grade 2 Students
63
68
Grade 3 Students
51
47
Grade 4 Students
51
54
Grade 5 Students
50
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Frances Nungester Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Julian Harris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Frances Nungester Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Julian Harris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Frances Nungester Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Julian Harris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
43%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Frances Nungester Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Julian Harris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
21%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Frances Nungester Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Julian Harris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Frances Nungester Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Julian Harris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Frances Nungester Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Decatur City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Julian Harris Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Decatur City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Frances Nungester Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Decatur City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Julian Harris Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Decatur City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Frances Nungester Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Decatur City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Julian Harris Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Decatur City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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