Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
A. K. Suter Elementary School's student population of 538 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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 0.59, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
27%
21%
White
58%
35%
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
42%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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?
538 students attend A. K. Suter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of A. K. Suter Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 19:1, which is higher 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 Prekindergarten-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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