Wellpinit Middle School

Wellpinit School District #49
6270 Ford/Wellpinit Road
Wellpinit W, WA 99040
83 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wellpinit Middle School is located in Wellpinit, Washington, and serves as a core educational institution for the Spokane Indian Reservation. As part of the Wellpinit School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, placing a significant emphasis on honoring the heritage, traditions, and language of the Spokane Tribe. The curriculum is designed not only to meet state academic standards but also to foster a culturally responsive environment that encourages students to connect their academic pursuits with their identity and tribal history.

The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that addresses the unique needs of its diverse student body. By utilizing small class sizes and a dedicated staff, Wellpinit Middle School aims to cultivate academic growth while simultaneously promoting social-emotional development. Through its emphasis on community partnership and a holistic approach to education, the school strives to empower its students to become successful, well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to both the local community and the world at large.
83
Total Students
5.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    63 (75.9%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (8.4%)
  • Two or More
    7 (8.4%)
  • White
    5 (6.0%)
  • Black
    1 (1.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle 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://wellpinit.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 83
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 65
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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
Grade 6 25
Grade 7 28
Grade 8 30
Gender Ratio