WELLPINIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Wellpinit Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wellpinit School District #49 school district, located in Wellpinit, WA with about 179 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Wellpinit Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Wellpinit Elementary School, located at 6270 Ford Wellpinit Rd in Wellpinit, Washington, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. Situated on the Spokane Indian Reservation, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of the region, emphasizing a commitment to both academic excellence and the preservation of tribal heritage. The school environment is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that encourages student growth and prepares young learners for their future academic endeavors.
As part of the Wellpinit School District, the elementary program focuses on developing foundational skills while incorporating the unique values and traditions of the Spokane Tribe. Through its partnership with families and the broader community, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that promotes critical thinking, personal responsibility, and a strong sense of identity. Those interested in learning more about their curriculum, school calendar, or district initiatives can visit their official website at http://www.wellpinit.org.
For more information, contact Wellpinit Elementary School at (509) 258-4535 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wellpinit, WA 99040-6270
(509) 258-4535
http://www.wellpinit.org
WELLPINIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wellpinit, WA with about 179 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wellpinit School District #49
- Total Students:
- 179
- Teachers:
- 15.91
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 179 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WELLPINIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 82% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 82.1%
- Two or more races
- 10.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- White
- 3.4%
- Female
- 45.8%
- Male
- 54.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.