Enrollment
214
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cheyenne, WY
Poder Academy
Federal NCES profile for Poder Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560198000547Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poder Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wyoming schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wyoming schools.
- #12 of 17
- elementary schools in Cheyenne · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Poder Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poder Academy ranks #12 of 17 elementary schools in Cheyenne, WY.
School address
District: Laramie County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560198000547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+109% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.3%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Poder Academy compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Poder Academy
Poder Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Cheyenne, Wyoming, enrolling 214 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 99% of Wyoming schools and 109% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 27.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 214 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wyoming median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Among 98 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #88, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Laramie County School District #1 spends $17,457 per pupil, 22% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Cheyenne's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meadowlark Elementary (453 students): Poder Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.8:1 vs 16.2:1).
Laramie County School District #1 also operates East High School (1,566 students) and Central High School (1,270 students) alongside Poder Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Poder Academy compares
Poder Academy on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 109% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 0% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 109% above state mean
Top 99% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,457
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Poder Academy is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laramie County School District #1, which includes Poder Academy.
$17,457
Per student
-22%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.1%
State 59.3%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Poder Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carey Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccormick Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poder Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Cheyenne
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meadowlark Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Saddle Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
333 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary
Standard public school
323 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Elementary
Standard public school
315 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Prairie Wind Elementary
Standard public school
299 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Dildine Elementary
Standard public school
298 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wyoming, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~214 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Poder Academy
How many students attend Poder Academy?
Poder Academy has 214 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cheyenne, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poder Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Poder Academy is 23.8:1, which is 109% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poder Academy?
27.3% of students at Poder Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poder Academy?
The largest demographic group at Poder Academy is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Cheyenne, WY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poder Academy?
Poder Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Poder Academy rank among elementary schools in Cheyenne?
By Resource Investment Index, Poder Academy ranks #12 of 17 elementary schools in Cheyenne, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cheyenne on the city page.
Is Poder Academy a good school?
Poder Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wyoming schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wyoming schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Laramie County School District #1?
Besides Poder Academy, Laramie County School District #1 also operates East High School (1,566 students), Central High School (1,270 students), and South High School (1,112 students). See the Laramie County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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