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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 75% (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 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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#458 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
5%
37%
Black
25%
21%
White
61%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 #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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