Dassel-Cokato Public School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 100 teachers are employed at Dassel-Cokato Public School District. The Dassel-Cokato Public School District school administration and teacher salary data displayed in the following tables are obtained from several government sources as listed under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Dassel-Cokato Public School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington region. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $45,240 | $36,080-$61,190 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $77,180 | $45,580 - $100,060 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,900 | $49,490 - $101,210 |
| Middle School Teacher | $71,980 | $47,950 - $100,640 |
| High School Teacher | $85,250 | $49,940 - $125,960 |
| PE Teacher | $58,520 | $29,660 - $87,910 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below details salary ranges for special education teachers that work for Dassel-Cokato Public School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $45,240 | $36,080-$61,190 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $73,060 | $50,250 - $98,740 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $65,500 | $49,490-$88,030 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $128,360 | $82,950 - $167,880 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $71,230 | $49,270 - $98,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Dassel-Cokato Public School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,130 | $17,709 |
| Administrators | $11,761 | $10,976 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Dassel-Cokato Public School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Dassel-Cokato Public School District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Dassel-Cokato Public School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 134 | 131 | 133 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 63 | 61 | 64 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 60 | 58 | 58 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 56 | 55 | 57 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Dassel-Cokato Public School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 83 | 83 | 83 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Student Support Staff | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Other Support Staff | 33 | 36 | 35 |
Dassel-Cokato Public School District Schools
We have listed the 5 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Dassel-Cokato Public School District in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District (6 Schools)
- Annandale Public School District (3 Schools)
- Litchfield Public School District (5 Schools)
- Hutchinson Public School District (9 Schools)
- Maple Lake Public School District (2 Schools)
Dassel-Cokato Public School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Cokato
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cokato Elementary School 200 5th St Sw Cokato MN 55321 (320) 286-4100 | PK-4 | 32 | 510 |
| Dassel-Cokato Alternative Center School 290 East Cokato St Cokato MN 55321 (320) 286-4100 | 9-12 | 3 | 48 |
| Dassel-Cokato High School 4852 Reardon Ave Sw Cokato MN 55321 (320) 286-4100 | 9-12 | 36 | 649 |
| Dassel-Cokato Middle School 4852 Reardon Ave Sw Cokato MN 55321 (320) 286-4100 | 5-8 | 41 | 687 |
Teaching in Dassel
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dassel Elementary School 131 William Ave East Dassel MN 55325 (320) 286-4100 | PK-4 | 20 | 357 |