Austinville Elementary School vs Frances Nungester Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austinville Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
463 students
Frances Nungester Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
| Measure | Austinville Elementary School Decatur, Alabama | Frances Nungester Elementary School Decatur, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #585 of 699 | #421 of 699 |
| National rank | #42277 of 50,301 | #31068 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 463 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.6% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 57% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frances Nungester Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 24.0).
- •Frances Nungester Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •Frances Nungester Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 16%).
- •Austinville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 75.5%).
- •Austinville Elementary School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 428.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Austinville Elementary School better than Frances Nungester Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Frances Nungester Elementary School ranks higher (41.3 vs 24.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Austinville Elementary School and Frances Nungester Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austinville Elementary School: 463. Frances Nungester Elementary School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austinville Elementary School and Frances Nungester Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Austinville Elementary School is 585th of 699 and Frances Nungester Elementary School is 421st of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).