Wellpinit Elementary School

Wellpinit School District #49
6231 Old School Road
Wellpinit, WA 99040
136 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
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.
136
Total Students
15.1
Full-Time Teachers
9.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    112 (82.4%)
  • Two or More
    9 (6.6%)
  • White
    7 (5.1%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (4.4%)
  • Black
    2 (1.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Wellpinit School District #49
Phone: (509)258-4535
Website: http://www.wellpinit.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 136
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 113
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 32
Grade 5 22
Gender Ratio