PODER Academy

Summary:

PODER Academy is a public charter elementary school located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 194 students. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the surrounding Laramie County School District #1, which is ranked 34 out of 42 districts in the state, and the state of Wyoming as a whole.

PODER Academy's academic performance is truly exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 93.1% of 5th-grade students at PODER Academy were proficient in ELA, compared to just 48.3% in the district and 54.9% statewide. The school has also consistently ranked among the top 1-2% of elementary schools in Wyoming, with a ranking as high as 2 out of 146 schools. PODER Academy's success extends to specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, where the school ranks 1st or 2nd in the state.

When compared to nearby schools in the Laramie County School District #1, such as Pioneer Park Elementary, Hobbs Elementary, and Fairview Elementary, PODER Academy stands out as a true leader in academic achievement and equity. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and minority students, also sets it apart from the nearby schools, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

 2201 Morrie Avenue
       Cheyenne, WY  82001


(307) 632-2248

District: Laramie County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 146 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,153 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.5 Help
Number of students:  194

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.5%
Hispanic:
36.1%
Two or more races:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details PODER Academy ranks better than 98.6% of elementary schools in Wyoming. It also ranks first among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Laramie County School District #1! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.5%), Hispanic (36.1%), two or more races (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at PODER Academy is 20.5, which is the highest among 28 elementary schools in the Laramie County School District #1! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at PODER Academy is $11,153, which is the lowest among 28 elementary schools in the Laramie County School District #1!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

PODER Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks PODER Academy 2nd of 146 Wyoming public elementary schools. (See PODER Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Laramie County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Laramie County School District #1 34th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for PODER Academy

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Rank History for all students at PODER Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 93.03 2nd 154 98.7%
2016 90.30 5th 148 96.6%
2017 81.41 16th 151 89.4%
2018 89.46 9th 147 93.9%
2019 90.60 6th 153 96.1%
2021 90.10 5th 153 96.7%
2022 95.65 2nd 144 98.6%
2023 94.83 2nd 146 98.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at PODER Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.22 3rd 71 95.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at PODER Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.85 2nd 132 98.5%
2021 79.86 9th 119 92.4%
2023 96.04 1st 115 99.1%
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Rank History for Female students at PODER Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.26 2nd 125 98.4%
2019 89.99 4th 136 97.1%
2022 73.58 22nd 126 82.5%
2023 73.50 27th 129 79.1%
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Rank History for Male students at PODER Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.21 11th 126 91.3%
2019 85.14 12th 138 91.3%
2021 95.92 2nd 134 98.5%
2023 93.98 1st 132 99.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at PODER Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.51 2nd 70 97.1%
2019 85.37 4th 75 94.7%
2023 95.09 1st 55 98.2%
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Rank History for White students at PODER Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.37 12th 103 88.3%
2019 88.79 10th 120 91.7%
2021 75.89 23rd 113 79.6%
2023 80.23 19th 101 81.2%
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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Enrollment information for PODER Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 58 12 0 30 2 1 0 0 103
2014 98 18 2 45 0 0 3 0 166
2015 87 16 0 63 0 0 6 0 172
2016 106 11 0 53 1 0 4 0 175
2017 105 4 1 55 0 0 4 0 169
2018 106 2 1 51 1 2 11 0 174
2019 96 2 2 51 0 1 14 0 166
2020 95 1 3 45 0 1 20 0 165
2021 95 2 2 55 0 1 15 0 170
2022 82 4 3 57 0 0 17 0 163
2023 94 4 5 70 5 0 16 0 194

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at PODER Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 103 n/a n/a 75.7
2014 166 7.0 23.7 72.9
2015 172 7.0 24.5 61.6
2016 175 8.0 21.8 50.9
2017 169 5.9 28.5 60.9
2018 174 8.2 21.0 47.1
2019 166 8.2 20.1 44
2020 165 8.1 20.2 40.6
2021 170 7.7 21.9 45.9
2022 163 8.0 20.3 28.2
2023 194 9.4 20.5 41.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio PODER Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 103 n/a n/a 75.7
2014 166 7.0 23.7 72.9
2015 172 7.0 24.5 61.6
2016 175 8.0 21.8 50.9
2017 169 5.9 28.5 60.9
2018 174 8.2 21.0 47.1
2019 166 8.2 20.1 44
2020 165 8.1 20.2 40.6
2021 170 7.7 21.9 45.9
2022 163 8.0 20.3 28.2
2023 194 9.4 20.5 41.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for PODER Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $678 (5.3%) $12,185 (94.7%) $12,863
2020 $908 (7.8%) $10,803 (92.2%) $11,711
2021 $648 (5.4%) $11,350 (94.6%) $11,998
2023 $892 (8.0%) $10,261 (92.0%) $11,153

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on PODER Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 6th of 153 Elementary schoolsRanks 2nd of 146 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (PODER Academy)7586.2
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laramie County School District #1)50.441.6
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)54.848.3
 6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (PODER Academy)71.979.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Laramie County School District #1)41.543.7
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)53.553.5
4th Grade English Language Arts (PODER Academy)66.765.2
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Laramie County School District #1)43.439.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)49.145.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (PODER Academy)77.877.3
 0.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Laramie County School District #1)38.841.9
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)5351.1
 1.9%
4th Grade Science (PODER Academy)72.286.4
 14.2%
   4th Grade Science (Laramie County School District #1)45.941.3
 4.6%
   4th Grade Science (Wyoming)5250.2
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (PODER Academy)87.593.1
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Laramie County School District #1)52.248.3
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)55.654.9
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students166194
 16.9%
African American24
 100%
American Indian05
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic5170
 37.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White9694
 2.1%
Two or More Races1416
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44%41.8%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about PODER Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 194 students attended PODER Academy.

Yes! PODER Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 146 Wyoming elementary schools.

Students at PODER Academy are 48% White, 36% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% American Indian, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wyoming Department of Education.

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