A. K. Suter Elementary School

501 Pickens Ave
Pensacola, FL 32503
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 587 students in grades Kindergarten-5, A. K. Suter Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

A. K. Suter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

A. K. Suter Elementary School's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
587 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

A. K. Suter Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. K. Suter Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#458 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of A. K. Suter Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of A. K. Suter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of A. K. Suter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of A. K. Suter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
37%
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Black
25%
21%
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White
61%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of A. K. Suter Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in A. K. Suter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in A. K. Suter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A. K. Suter Elementary School's ranking?
A. K. Suter Elementary School is ranked #458 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are A. K. Suter Elementary School often compared to?
A. K. Suter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like N. B. Cook Elementary School, Cordova Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend A. K. Suter Elementary School?
587 students attend A. K. Suter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of A. K. Suter Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A. K. Suter Elementary School?
A. K. Suter Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does A. K. Suter Elementary School offer ?
A. K. Suter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is A. K. Suter Elementary School part of?
A. K. Suter Elementary School is part of Escambia School District.
In what neighborhood is A. K. Suter Elementary School located?
A. K. Suter Elementary School is located in the East Pensacola Heights neighborhood of Pensacola, FL.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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