For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 404 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 40%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
404 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 30-39% has decreased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#304 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Graduation Rate
30-39%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.69
# American Indian Students
275 Students
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
68%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
26%
# Black Students
4 Students
52,279 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
52 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
13%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
2%
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
17
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
25
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
23
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
31
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
22
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
30
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
31
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
31
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
25
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
71
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,455 is higher than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,827 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,455
$18,796
Spending / Student
$25,827
$19,246
Best Wellpinit School District #49 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 148 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wellpinit School District #49?
Wellpinit School District #49 manages 4 public schools serving 404 students.
What is the rank of Wellpinit School District #49?
Wellpinit School District #49 is ranked #304 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wellpinit School District #49?
68% of Wellpinit School District #49 students are American Indian, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wellpinit School District #49?
Wellpinit School District #49 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, 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 $25,827 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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