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#1405 of 3,674 schools in FL

Top 38% in state

A. K. Suter Elementary School

Elementary School · ESCAMBIA

501 PICKENS AVE, Pensacola, FL 32503

538
Students
19.2:1
Student-Teacher
Pre-K – 5th
Grades Served
Top 38%
in FL

About A. K. Suter Elementary School

A. K. Suter Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pensacola, FL, part of the ESCAMBIA.

The school serves approximately 538 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 19.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1/10, placing it in the 61.8th percentile among FL schools — an average rating overall. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $67,654, where 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a small city setting.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-1.53 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Exceptional36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency80%
Reading/ELA Proficiency76%
Math vs. State Avg+19.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.8 pts
Overall Proficiency78%
Expected (poverty-adj.)50%
vs. Expected+28.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment3.6Fair29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1

A. K. Suter Elementary School — Students at A. K. Suter Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

49.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How A. K. Suter Elementary School Compares

See how A. K. Suter Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.1/10
62th percentile in FL
Academic
9.6/10
9.6/10
Growth
4.5/10
Below average
Equity
5.5/10
Above average
Environment
3.6/10
Below average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
49%
Teaching Staff
19:1 student-teacher ratio
28 teachers

Location

501 PICKENS AVE, Pensacola, FL 32503

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
ST PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Pensacola 0.9 mi 5.5
CREATIVE LEARNING ACADEMY Pensacola 1.0 mi 5.5
EAST HILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Pensacola 1.1 mi 5.5
PENSACOLA PRIVATE SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS Pensacola 1.2 mi 5.5
N. B. COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PENSACOLA 1.2 mi 7.3
SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Pensacola 1.4 mi 5.5
PENSACOLA PRIVATE SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS Pensacola 1.8 mi 5.5
COASTAL CONNECTIONS ACADEMY PENSACOLA 2.1 mi 1.7
O. J. SEMMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PENSACOLA 2.3 mi 4.9
EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL OF CHRIST CHURCH PARISH Pensacola 2.1 mi 5.5
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF PENSACOLA Pensacola 2.6 mi 5.5
CORDOVA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PENSACOLA 2.6 mi 5.5
PENSACOLA HIGH SCHOOL PENSACOLA 2.6 mi 2.4
EAST HILL ACADEMY Pensacola 2.7 mi 5.5
HOSPITAL & HOMEBOUND PENSACOLA 2.8 mi 4.5
COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE ANNEX PENSACOLA 2.8 mi 4.5
ESCAMBIA SCH. DIST. JAIL PROG. PENSACOLA 2.8 mi 4.5
ESCAMBIA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM PENSACOLA 2.8 mi
ESCAMBIA VIRTUAL ACADEMY FRANCHISE PENSACOLA 2.8 mi 7.9
TAP PK BABIES PENSACOLA 2.8 mi 4.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 32503 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$67,654

Median Home Value

$270,500

Median Rent

$1,226/mo

Population

32,975

College Educated

41.4%

Homeownership

67.5%

Avg Commute

17.7 min

Poverty Rate

14.1%

Median Age

34.3

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BUCK LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TALLAHASSEE, FL 6.1
CORAL COVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MIRAMAR, FL 6.1
CRAWFORDVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CRAWFORDVILLE, FL 6.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about A. K. Suter Elementary School

What grades does A. K. Suter Elementary School serve?

A. K. Suter Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

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

A. K. Suter Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at A. K. Suter Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at A. K. Suter Elementary School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does A. K. Suter Elementary School rank in FL?

A. K. Suter Elementary School is ranked #1405 out of 3,674 schools in FL.

What is A. K. Suter Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

A. K. Suter Elementary School has a composite rating of 6.1 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

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

No, A. K. Suter Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is A. K. Suter Elementary School a Title I school?

No, A. K. Suter Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A. K. Suter Elementary School?

49.1% of students at A. K. Suter Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
538
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Free/Reduced Lunch
49.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Escambia County
Data Year
2023–2024

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES CCD (SY 2022-23) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details