At a glance
Reported students
500
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
489
A. K. Suter Elementary School: 500 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 509
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about A. K. Suter Elementary School
A. K. Suter Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Pensacola. It is one of 69 current school records connected to Escambia. NCES reports 500 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, close to the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (57.4%) and Black (25.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking A. K. Suter Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.4%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black25.4%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Escambia
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Global Learning Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
489 reported students
Bellview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
513 reported students
West Pensacola Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
485 reported students
Navy Point Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
484 reported students
Hellen Caro Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
517 reported students
Reinhardt Holm Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
480 reported students
Public schools near A. K. Suter Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. B. Cook Elementary School Elementary · Escambia | KG–05 | 530 | 1.2 mi |
| Coastal Connections Academy Elementary · Charter · Santa Rosa | KG–05 | 261 | 2.1 mi |
| O. J. Semmes Elementary School Elementary · Escambia | PK–05 | 344 | 2.3 mi |
| Cordova Park Elementary School Elementary · Escambia | PK–06 | 596 | 2.6 mi |
| Global Learning Academy Elementary · Escambia | PK–05 | 489 | 3.7 mi |
| C. A. Weis Elementary School Elementary · Escambia | PK–05 | 538 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about A. K. Suter Elementary School
What grades does A. K. Suter Elementary School serve?
A. K. Suter Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Escambia.
How many students attend A. K. Suter Elementary School?
A. K. Suter Elementary School reported 500 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 509 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at A. K. Suter Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 500 students and 29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is A. K. Suter Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
A. K. Suter Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Escambia attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of A. K. Suter Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
48.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is A. K. Suter Elementary School in?
A. K. Suter Elementary School is part of Escambia, based in Pensacola, FL, which operates 69 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near A. K. Suter Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include N. B. Cook Elementary School (1.2 mi), Coastal Connections Academy (2.1 mi), O. J. Semmes Elementary School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.