Wellfully - 65 serves 7 students in grades 1-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- 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
Community Size
School Overview
Wellfully - 65's student population of 7 students has grown by 16% 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
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wellfully - 65 is 0.62, which is more 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
7:1
12:1
American Indian
43%
14%
White
43%
66%
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
33%
30%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wellfully - 65?
7 students attend Wellfully - 65.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Wellfully - 65 students are American Indian, 43% of students are White, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wellfully - 65?
Wellfully - 65 has a student ration of 7:1, 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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