Poder Academy

2201 Morrie Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 194 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Poder Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 194 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 1% in WY
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Poder Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

School Overview

Poder Academy's student population of 194 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
194 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Poder Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poder Academy is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WY)
#1 out of 309 schools
(Top 1%)
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≥95%
48%
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80-84%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Poder Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Poder Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
11:1
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American Indian
3%
3%
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Asian
3%
1%
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Hispanic
36%
15%
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Black
2%
1%
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White
48%
76%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wyoming.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Poder Academy and the public school average diversity score of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poder Academy's ranking?
Poder Academy is ranked #1 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Poder Academy?
194 students attend Poder Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Poder Academy students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poder Academy?
Poder Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Poder Academy offer ?
Poder Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Poder Academy part of?
Poder Academy is part of Laramie County School District #1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 194 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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