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Wellpinit School District #49 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 415 students in Wellpinit School District #49. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Wellpinit School District #49 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,555 Schools
# Students
415 Students
1,096,728 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wellpinit School District #49, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 45% has decreased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#300 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Graduation Rate
45%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)44.5%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.69
% American Indian
68%
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
11%
27%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
12%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,728 is higher than the state median of $18,888. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,142 is higher than the state median of $19,341. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,728
$18,888
Spending / Student
$25,142
$19,341
Best Wellpinit School District #49 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wellpinit Open Doors High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6270 Ford/wellpinit Road, Po B
Wellpinit, WA 99040
(509) 258-4535
Wellpinit, WA 99040
(509) 258-4535
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Wellpinit High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6270 Ford-wellpinit Rd
Wellpinit, WA 99040
(509) 258-4535
Wellpinit, WA 99040
(509) 258-4535
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Wellpinit Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6231 Old School Road
Wellpinit, WA 99040
(509) 258-4535
Wellpinit, WA 99040
(509) 258-4535
Gr: K-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Wellpinit Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6270 Ford/wellpinit Road, Po B
Wellpinit, WA 99040
(509) 258-4535
Wellpinit, WA 99040
(509) 258-4535
Gr: 6-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wellpinit School District #49?
Wellpinit School District #49 manages 4 public schools serving 415 students.
What is the rank of Wellpinit School District #49?
Wellpinit School District #49 is ranked #303 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wellpinit School District #49?
68% of Wellpinit School District #49 students are American Indian, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wellpinit School District #49?
Wellpinit School District #49 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Wellpinit School District #49's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,142 is higher than the state median of $19,341. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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