A. K. Suter Elementary School

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:
433rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,473 Help


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

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

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  587

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.2%
African American:
24.7%
Two or more races:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details A. K. Suter Elementary School ranks better than 80.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 4th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Escambia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.17. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.2%), African American (24.7%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A. K. Suter Elementary School is 16. 19 elementary schools in the Escambia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare A. K. Suter Elementary School employs 36.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 51st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 96.45 13th 1688 99.2%
2007 89.07 127th 1786 92.9%
2008 78.69 341st 1789 80.9%
2009 86.57 178th 1847 90.4%
2010 78.61 353rd 1919 81.6%
2011 85.32 217th 1985 89.1%
2012 87.64 179th 1984 91.0%
2013 71.52 536th 2029 73.6%
2014 77.45 416th 2064 79.8%
2016 81.64 345th 2087 83.5%
2017 82.40 324th 2112 84.7%
2018 84.01 318th 2118 85.0%
2019 82.02 352nd 2182 83.9%
2021 89.15 213th 2247 90.5%
2022 84.19 318th 2219 85.7%
2023 81.65 372nd 2240 83.4%
2024 79.17 433rd 2256 80.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 352nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 372nd 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)7661
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)5650
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (A. K. Suter Elementary School)7669
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Escambia)5553
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (A. K. Suter Elementary School)7279
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)5250
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (A. K. Suter Elementary School)7882
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Escambia)5854
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (A. K. Suter Elementary School)7674
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)5149
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (A. K. Suter Elementary School)7072
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Escambia)5543
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (A. K. Suter Elementary School)6976
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Escambia)5551
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students568587
 3.3%
African American121145
 19.8%
American Indian01
Asian411
 175%
Hispanic3529
 17.1%
Pacific Islander01
White368359
 2.4%
Two or More Races4041
 2.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.1%49.9%
 7.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about A. K. Suter Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 587 students attended A. K. Suter Elementary School.

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

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

Students at A. K. Suter Elementary School are 61% White, 25% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

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


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