Enrollment
214
Elementary
DISTRICT 223 · STATE 216
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LARAMIE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1·NCES 560198000547
PODER Academy
2201 Morrie Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001 · (307) 632-2248 · Laramie County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY13-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL214 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.2:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
107 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 47%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 31 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 41 | 19% |
| Grade 2 | 30 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 27 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 28 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 28 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 29 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (31) is 7% larger than its 6th grade class (29).
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 41% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like PODER Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| PODER Academy this school | 214 | 50.0% | N/A |
| Dildine Elementary Cheyenne | 298 | 49.0% | 51.1% |
| Baggs Elementary Cheyenne | 336 | 64.6% | 44.4% |
| Henderson Elementary Cheyenne | 244 | 58.2% | 37.7% |
| Lebhart Elementary Cheyenne | 105 | 60.0% | N/A |
| East Side Elementary Worland | 151 | 50.3% | N/A |
Matched among Wyoming elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where PODER Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Wyoming | In Laramie County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 214 | #100 of 187 | #18 of 33 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.4:1 | #99 of 109 | #18 of 19 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.9% | #2 of 109 | #2 of 19 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 50.0% | #53 of 139 | #13 of 26 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
214
+44 (+26%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
was 24.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 214 | 14.9 | 14.4:1 | 50% (107) |
| 2023-24 | 214 | 11 | 19.4:1 | 34% (72) |
| 2022-23 | 194 | 9.5 | 20.5:1 | 42% (81) |
| 2020-21 | 170 | 7 | 24.3:1 | 46% (78) |
| 2017-18 | 174 | 8.3 | 21.1:1 | 47% (82) |
| 2015-16 | 175 | 8 | 21.9:1 | 51% (89) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for PODER Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 23% (174 to 214); teachers up 81% (8.3 to 14.9).
About PODER Academy
PODER Academy, a mid-sized elementary school, is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The school counted 214 students in 2024-25, covering kindergarten through 6.
Laramie County School District #1 runs 39 schools with a combined 13,426 students. PODER Academy is one of them.
More than half of enrollment at PODER Academy is White: 51%. Other groups include 33% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 4% Black, and 3% Native American. The county population is about 80% White. The diversity index for PODER Academy is 62%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
For every teacher at PODER Academy, there are about 14.4 students; the school has 14.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 10.6:1 average for elementary schools in Wyoming, this school's ratio is higher. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 50%.
Census data for Laramie County show median household income comes to about $80,173, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 33%, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. The county has 49 public schools and about 14,606 students.
PODER Academy's nearest public school is Arp Elementary (about 0.5 miles). The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
Locale data from NCES put PODER Academy inside a principal city with a population under 100,000 (City: Small). The school is classified as a charter school in federal data.
Federal enrollment counts rose from 170 (2020-21) to 214 (2024-25). There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (14.4:1) than in 2020-21 (24.3:1).
This page collects posts and questions about PODER Academy, such as fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Laramie County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
101,060
Census ACS
Median income
$80,173
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
49
14,606 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Laramie County School District #1
- East High SchoolHigh · 1,566 students
- Central High SchoolHigh · 1,270 students
- South High SchoolHigh · 1,112 students
- Carey Junior High SchoolMiddle · 800 students
- McCormick Junior High SchoolMiddle · 622 students
- Johnson Junior High SchoolMiddle · 574 students
Other schools in Cheyenne
- East High SchoolHigh · 1,566 students
- Central High SchoolHigh · 1,270 students
- South High SchoolHigh · 1,112 students
- Carey Junior High SchoolMiddle · 800 students
- McCormick Junior High SchoolMiddle · 622 students
- Johnson Junior High SchoolMiddle · 574 students
Nearby schools
- Arp Elementary0.5 mi · 332
- Alta Vista Elementary0.5 mi · 227
- Miller Elementary0.6 mi · 59
- Hebard Elementary1.2 mi · 120
- Deming Elementary1.2 mi · 96
- Cole Elementary1.3 mi · 164
Frequently asked questions
About PODER AcademyHow large is PODER Academy?
PODER Academy enrolls approximately 214 students in grades KG-06.
What age range does PODER Academy serve?
PODER Academy serves students from grade KG through grade 06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PODER Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at PODER Academy is approximately 14.4:1 (15 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at PODER Academy?
At PODER Academy, the student body is approximately 51% White, 33% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is PODER Academy in?
PODER Academy is part of Laramie County School District #1.
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