A. K. Suter Elementary School

Q: Is A. K. Suter Elementary School a good school?

A. K. Suter Elementary School ranks 433 rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

A. K. Suter Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pensacola, Florida, serving 587 students from kindergarten to 5th grade and part of the Escambia District, which is ranked 51 out of 68 districts in the state.

A. K. Suter Elementary consistently outperforms the Escambia District and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. For example, in 5th grade Science, the school had a 77% proficiency rate, compared to 59% for the district and 53% for the state. The school has also maintained a strong statewide ranking, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 433 out of 2,256 elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school's student population is more racially diverse than some nearby schools, with 61.16% White, 24.7% African American, 4.94% Hispanic, and 1.87% Asian students.

While A. K. Suter Elementary has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 18.2% in the 2022-2023 school year, it still performs better than some nearby schools, such as Global Learning Academy (45.6% chronic absenteeism) and O. J. Semmes Elementary School (60.7% chronic absenteeism). The school also appears to have access to adequate funding and resources, with a per-student spending of $10,473 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than some nearby schools like Cordova Park Elementary School ($9,463 per student).

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

501 Pickens Ave
Pensacola, FL 32503

(850) 595-6810

District: Escambia

SchoolDigger Rank:
433^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,473

Students who attend A. K. Suter Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	J. H. Workman Middle School
High:	Pensacola High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 538

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.2%

African American:

27.0%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details A. K. Suter Elementary School ranks better than 80.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Escambia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.17. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.2%), African American (27%), Hispanic (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A. K. Suter Elementary School is 19.2. 23 elementary schools in the Escambia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare A. K. Suter Elementary School employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at A. K. Suter Elementary School is $10,473. 22 elementary schools in the Escambia School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

A. K. Suter Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Escambia:

SchoolDigger ranks Escambia 51^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for A. K. Suter Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	96.45	13^th	1688	99.2%
2007	89.07	127^th	1786	92.9%
2008	78.69	341^st	1789	80.9%
2009	86.57	178^th	1847	90.4%
2010	78.61	353^rd	1919	81.6%
2011	85.32	217^th	1985	89.1%
2012	87.64	179^th	1984	91.0%
2013	71.52	536^th	2029	73.6%
2014	77.45	416^th	2064	79.8%
2016	81.64	345^th	2087	83.5%
2017	82.40	324^th	2112	84.7%
2018	84.01	318^th	2118	85.0%
2019	82.02	352^nd	2182	83.9%
2021	89.15	213^th	2247	90.5%
2022	84.19	318^th	2219	85.7%
2023	81.65	372^nd	2240	83.4%
2024	79.17	433^rd	2256	80.8%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for A. K. Suter Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	259	10	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
1989	269	16	4	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	296
1990	298	16	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	323
1991	332	18	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
1992	337	21	12	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	372
1993	324	24	13	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	364
1994	310	21	14	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	346
1995	253	43	9	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	313
1996	253	43	9	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	313
1997	248	58	6	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	319
1998	238	45	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	290
1999	233	42	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	281
2000	222	51	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	282
2001	213	37	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
2002	198	54	11	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	269
2003	198	54	11	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	269
2004	202	50	13	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
2005	241	53	10	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
2006	256	55	9	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	327
2007	249	74	7	6	2	n/a	n/a	16	354
2008	259	91	8	8	1	n/a	n/a	21	388
2009	234	87	9	11	1	n/a	n/a	26	368
2010	267	89	8	7	4	n/a	n/a	19	394
2011	263	85	12	19	3	0	17	0	399
2012	229	91	11	13	5	0	18	0	367
2013	299	83	9	22	3	2	21	0	439
2014	299	80	15	20	1	0	21	0	436
2015	307	79	9	20	1	1	21	0	438
2016	370	103	4	27	0	3	31	0	538
2017	389	121	4	37	1	0	37	0	589
2018	383	122	6	35	0	0	36	0	582
2019	368	121	4	35	0	0	40	0	568
2020	369	120	6	32	0	0	46	0	573
2021	316	91	6	18	0	0	34	0	465
2022	346	99	8	25	0	0	32	0	510
2023	359	145	11	29	1	1	41	0	587
2024	313	145	13	33	1	0	33	0	538

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at A. K. Suter Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	277	14.0	19.7	22
1989	296	14.0	21.1	24.3
1990	323	15.0	21.5	22.9
1991	357	16.0	22.3	20.2
1992	372	20.0	18.6	12.9
1993	364	18.0	20.2	18.1
1994	346	18.0	19.2	13
1995	313	18.0	17.4	14.4
1996	313	18.0	17.4	14.4
1997	319	18.0	17.7	17.9
1998	290	18.0	16.1	15.9
1999	281	17.0	16.5	24.6
2000	282	17.0	16.6	30.9
2001	260	17.0	15.3	22.7
2002	269	17.0	15.8	32.7
2003	269	17.0	15.8	32.7
2004	272	17.0	16.0	33.5
2005	307	19.0	16.2	36.2
2006	327	23.0	14.2	36.1
2007	354	25.0	14.2	33.4
2008	388	28.0	13.9	41.4
2009	368	30.1	12.3	42.4
2010	394	28.0	14.0	48.5
2011	399	29.0	13.7	44.6
2012	367	27.0	13.5	53.4
2013	439	30.0	14.6	45.6
2014	436	32.0	13.6	47.2
2015	438	32.0	13.6	47
2016	538	37.0	14.5	47
2017	589	39.0	15.1	43.8
2018	582	39.0	14.9	45.2
2019	568	36.0	15.7	42.1
2020	573	37.6	15.2	43.6
2021	465	37.6	12.3	47.5
2022	510	39.8	12.8	40.2
2023	587	36.6	16.0	49.9
2024	538	28.0	19.2	49.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio A. K. Suter Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	277	14.0	19.7	22
1989	296	14.0	21.1	24.3
1990	323	15.0	21.5	22.9
1991	357	16.0	22.3	20.2
1992	372	20.0	18.6	12.9
1993	364	18.0	20.2	18.1
1994	346	18.0	19.2	13
1995	313	18.0	17.4	14.4
1996	313	18.0	17.4	14.4
1997	319	18.0	17.7	17.9
1998	290	18.0	16.1	15.9
1999	281	17.0	16.5	24.6
2000	282	17.0	16.6	30.9
2001	260	17.0	15.3	22.7
2002	269	17.0	15.8	32.7
2003	269	17.0	15.8	32.7
2004	272	17.0	16.0	33.5
2005	307	19.0	16.2	36.2
2006	327	23.0	14.2	36.1
2007	354	25.0	14.2	33.4
2008	388	28.0	13.9	41.4
2009	368	30.1	12.3	42.4
2010	394	28.0	14.0	48.5
2011	399	29.0	13.7	44.6
2012	367	27.0	13.5	53.4
2013	439	30.0	14.6	45.6
2014	436	32.0	13.6	47.2
2015	438	32.0	13.6	47
2016	538	37.0	14.5	47
2017	589	39.0	15.1	43.8
2018	582	39.0	14.9	45.2
2019	568	36.0	15.7	42.1
2020	573	37.6	15.2	43.6
2021	465	37.6	12.3	47.5
2022	510	39.8	12.8	40.2
2023	587	36.6	16.0	49.9
2024	538	28.0	19.2	49.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for A. K. Suter Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$203 (2.7%)	$7,378 (97.3%)	$7,581
2019	$478 (5.8%)	$7,736 (94.2%)	$8,213
2020	$341 (4.1%)	$8,056 (95.9%)	$8,397
2021	$1,032 (9.8%)	$9,492 (90.2%)	$10,524
2022	$1,312 (12.7%)	$9,031 (87.3%)	$10,343
2023	$1,477 (14.1%)	$8,996 (85.9%)	$10,473

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on A. K. Suter Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 352^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 372^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (A. K. Suter Elementary School)	76	61	15%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)	56	50	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (A. K. Suter Elementary School)	76	69	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Escambia)	55	53	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (A. K. Suter Elementary School)	72	79	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (A. K. Suter Elementary School)	78	82	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Escambia)	58	54	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (A. K. Suter Elementary School)	76	74	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)	51	49	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (A. K. Suter Elementary School)	70	72	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Escambia)	55	43	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (A. K. Suter Elementary School)	69	76	7%
5th Grade Science (Escambia)	55	51	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	568	587	3.3%
African American	121	145	19.8%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	4	11	175%
Hispanic	35	29	17.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	368	359	2.4%
Two or More Races	40	41	2.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.1%	49.9%	7.8%

Schools Near A. K. Suter Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
A. K. Suter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 Pickens Ave	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 595-6810	538	28	19.2	49.1%	313 (58.2%)	145 (27.0%)	33 (6.1%)	13 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.1%)	79.2	433^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	80.8%		81.7	372^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	83.4%	61	64.0	68.0	69.0	73.0	70.0	63.0	77.0	$10,473	$1,477	$8,996
N. B. Cook Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1310 N 12th Ave	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	Yes	No	No	(850) 595-6826	532	32	16.8	46.2%	268 (50.4%)	135 (25.4%)	61 (11.5%)	22 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.5%)	90.5	158^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.0%		86.4	260^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.4%	102	91.0	80.0	69.0	91.0	79.0	72.0	69.0	$11,218	$1,536	$9,683
Coastal Connections Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-5	186 N Palafox Street Pensacola	Pensacola	32502	Escambia County	Santa Rosa	Yes	No	Yes	No	(850) 359-1545	260	5	52.0	7.7%	94 (36.2%)	57 (21.9%)	82 (31.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (9.2%)	14.5	2049^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.2%		14	2055^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.3%	6	34.0	38.0	50.0	15.0	32.0	13.0	30.0	$5,219	$00	$5,219
O. J. Semmes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1250 E Texar Dr	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6975	288	23	12.5	90.6%	17 (5.9%)	231 (80.2%)	17 (5.9%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.6%)	12.6	2097^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.0%		9.8	2134^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.7%	37	37.0	18.0	46.0	42.0	23.0	12.0	31.0	$15,080	$4,708	$10,372
Cordova Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2250 Semur Rd	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 595-6830	598	27	22.1	42.5%	375 (62.7%)	135 (22.6%)	45 (7.5%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.9%)	79.4	429^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.0%		82.6	350^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.4%	79	70.0	66.0	69.0	76.0	68.0	63.0	71.0	$9,463	$1,372	$8,092
Tap Pk Babies	Public	PK	30 E Texar Dr	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 430-7439	7	0			1 (14.3%)	6 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Global Learning Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	100 N P St	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 430-7560	487	31	15.7	87.7%	41 (8.4%)	358 (73.5%)	55 (11.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.4%)	12	2108^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.6%		8.6	2159^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.6%	51	29.0	32.0	34.0	24.0	20.0	42.0	41.0	$15,318	$4,923	$10,395
C. A. Weis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2701 N Q St	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6888	503	33	15.2	91.8%	45 (8.9%)	390 (77.5%)	27 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (8.0%)	21.2	1875^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.9%		19	1935^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.6%	60	34.0	21.0	39.0	36.0	34.0	61.0	47.0	$12,649	$3,593	$9,056
Brentwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4820 N Palafox St	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6800	402	22	18.2	85.6%	110 (27.4%)	220 (54.7%)	40 (10.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (6.7%)	16.8	1983^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	12.1%		16.5	1995^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.9%	12	34.0	34.0	34.0	30.0	47.0	37.0	35.0	$11,167	$2,608	$8,560
Reinhardt Holm Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6101 Lanier Dr	Pensacola	32504	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 494-5610	443	32	13.8	78.3%	82 (18.5%)	286 (64.6%)	32 (7.2%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	34 (7.7%)	42.4	1283^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	43.1%		32.5	1543^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	31.1%	260	56.0	50.0	50.0	39.0	51.0	46.0	58.0	$12,816	$2,914	$9,902

Frequently Asked Questions about A. K. Suter Elementary School

Is A. K. Suter Elementary School a good school?

A. K. Suter Elementary School ranks 433^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of A. K. Suter Elementary School?

Students at A. K. Suter Elementary School are 58% White, 27% African American, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend A. K. Suter Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 538 students attended A. K. Suter Elementary School.

What district is A. K. Suter Elementary School in?

Escambia

What schools do graduates of A. K. Suter Elementary School attend?

Students who attend A. K. Suter Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : J. H. Workman Middle School
High : Pensacola High School

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