- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pensacola, FL
A. K. Suter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for A. K. Suter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120051000811
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A. K. Suter Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Pensacola · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
A. K. Suter Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A. K. Suter Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Pensacola, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
A. K. Suter Elementary School shrank from 587 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 120051000811 · Pensacola, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 13.9:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students)
A. K. Suter Elementary School shrank from 587 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
A. K. Suter Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J. M. Tate Sen
J. M. Tate Senior High School
2,169 students
- Washington Sen
Washington Senior High School
1,676 students
- Escambia High
Escambia High School
1,634 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High School
1,604 students
- West Florida H
West Florida High School/Technical
1,322 students
- This school 500
A. K. Suter Elementary School
500 students
What this shows A. K. Suter Elementary School reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How A. K. Suter Elementary School compares
A. K. Suter Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Florida - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,299
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
African American 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, A. K. Suter Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escambia reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A. K. Suter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. M. Tate Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escambia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Florida High School/Technical | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A. K. Suter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about A. K. Suter Elementary School
How many students attend A. K. Suter Elementary School?
A. K. Suter Elementary School has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pensacola, FL. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. K. Suter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at A. K. Suter Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A. K. Suter Elementary School?
44.3% of students at A. K. Suter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A. K. Suter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at A. K. Suter Elementary School is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Pensacola, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A. K. Suter Elementary School?
A. K. Suter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A. K. Suter Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Pensacola?
By Resource Investment Index, A. K. Suter Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Pensacola, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pensacola on the city page.
What other schools are in Escambia?
Besides A. K. Suter Elementary School, Escambia also operates J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students), Washington Senior High School (1,676 students), and Escambia High School (1,634 students). See the Escambia district page for the complete list.