Wellpinit School District #49

Located at 6270 Ford-Wellpinit Rd in Wellpinit, Washington (99040), Wellpinit School District #49 is an active, regular public school district serving its local community across four operational schools. Geographically situated in a distant rural setting within the broader Spokane-Spokane Valley metropolitan region, this non-charter district operates independently outside of a supervisory union. The district covers a complete primary and secondary educational spectrum, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Families, students, and educational researchers can learn more by reaching out directly at (509) 258-4535 or by visiting the district’s official website at www.wellpinit.org.

The district supports an overall student population of 415 children, comprising 233 male and 182 female students. Demographically, the student body is composed of 280 American Indian, 49 White, 45 Hispanic, 29 multiracial (two or more races), 10 Black, 1 Asian, and 1 Pacific Islander student. Class sizes range from smaller early-elementary cohorts—such as 18 students in kindergarten and first grade—to a high of 90 students in the 12th-grade graduating class. To support this student body, Wellpinit School District #49 maintains a substantial workforce totaling approximately 151.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes roughly 71.1 FTE teachers, nearly 9.9 FTE instructional aides, and over 70.8 FTE support staff, ensuring dedicated instruction, administrative assistance, and operational services across the district.