Serving 500 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 68% (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 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: A. K. Suter Elementary School serves the southeast part of Pensacola, FL, covering an area of approximately 7.4 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16 miles away.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
A. K. Suter Elementary School's student population of 500 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
A. K. Suter Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. K. Suter Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#579 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
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 #579 out of 3,662 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?
68% 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?
500 students attend A. K. Suter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of A. K. Suter Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% 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 17:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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