Serving 163 students in grades Kindergarten-5, 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 85-89% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Poder Academy's student population of 163 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Poder Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poder Academy is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 311 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
35%
14%
Black
3%
1%
White
50%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poder Academy's ranking?
Poder Academy is ranked #2 out of 311 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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Poder Academy?
163 students attend Poder Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Poder Academy students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poder Academy?
Poder Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Poder Academy offer ?
Poder Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Poder Academy part of?
Poder Academy is part of Laramie County School District #1.
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