A. K. Suter Elementary School serves 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
A. K. Suter Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
A. K. Suter Elementary School's student population of 510 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
A. K. Suter Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of A. K. Suter Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#219 out of 3655 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
5%
36%
Black
19%
21%
White
68%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #219 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend A. K. Suter Elementary School?
510 students attend A. K. Suter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of A. K. Suter Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does A. K. Suter Elementary School offer ?
A. K. Suter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is A. K. Suter Elementary School part of?
A. K. Suter Elementary School is part of Escambia School District.
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