Wellfully - 65 serves 11 students in grades 1-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wellfully - 65 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wellfully - 65's student population of 11 students has grown by 83% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wellfully - 65 is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
73%
14%
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
9%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
30%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wellfully - 65?
11 students attend Wellfully - 65.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Wellfully - 65 students are American Indian, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wellfully - 65?
Wellfully - 65 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wellfully - 65 offer ?
Wellfully - 65 offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wellfully - 65 part of?
Wellfully - 65 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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