Excellent
#40 of 301 schools in WY
Top 13% in state
Poder Academy
Elementary School · Laramie County School District #1 · Cheyenne, WY
A Laramie County School District #1 charter elementary school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2201 Morrie Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001
- Math 98% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Poder Academy score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Poder Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,322/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cheyenne), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,149
Median home value
$291,400
Median rent
$1,044/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Alta Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Arp ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.0 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| St Mary S SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 99 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Laramie County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #2 of 36
- District spending per student
- $18,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Poder Academy is listed in Laramie County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Poder Academy
Poder Academy is a public elementary school in Cheyenne, WY, part of Laramie County School District #1, serving approximately 214 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Poder Academy
What grades does Poder Academy serve?
Poder Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Poder Academy?
Poder Academy has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poder Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Poder Academy is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Poder Academy rank in WY?
Poder Academy ranks #40 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Poder Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Poder Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Poder Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Poder Academy has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Poder Academy a charter school?
Yes, Poder Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Poder Academy a Title I school?
No, Poder Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Poder Academy?
33.6% of students at Poder Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 214
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Laramie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (307) 632-2248
- Area population (ZIP 82001)
- 37,955
- Area average commute
- 15.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 82001; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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