East Central School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
East Central School District has over 700 students and 50 teachers and instructors. The tables below detail faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Minnesota, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Minnesota Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below lists salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Minnesota. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $45,130 | $36,060-$61,190 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $72,880 | $45,280 - $98,680 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $74,790 | $48,870 - $100,880 |
| Middle School Teacher | $70,420 | $47,560 - $99,340 |
| High School Teacher | $80,020 | $49,160 - $121,220 |
| PE Teacher | $58,160 | $29,480 - $87,910 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Minnesota, 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 lists salary ranges for special education teachers in Minnesota.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $45,130 | $36,060-$61,190 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $70,350 | $49,050 - $96,240 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Minnesota, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Minnesota below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $64,380 | $43,990-$88,030 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $121,780 | $78,570 - $166,270 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $69,080 | $47,870 - $94,100 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Minnesota, 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 East Central School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,042 | $17,709 |
| Administrators | $6,000 | $10,976 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
East Central School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by East Central 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 East Central School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 64 | 54 | 54 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 28 | 25 | 24 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 30 | 23 | 24 |
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 | 9 | 13 | 13 |
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 East Central School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Other Support Staff | 24 | 22 | 22 |
East Central School District Schools
We have listed the 4 schools and their contact information, which is operated by East Central School District in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Willow River Public School District (2 Schools)
- Hinckley-Finlayson School District (4 Schools)
- Moose Lake Public School District (2 Schools)
- Barnum Public School District (2 Schools)
- Pine City Public School District (5 Schools)
East Central School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Finlayson
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Elementary School 61085 State Hwy 23 Finlayson MN 55735 (320) 245-2931 | PK-6 | 27 | 406 |
| East Central Senior Secondary School 61085 State Hwy 23 Finlayson MN 55735 (320) 245-2931 | 7-12 | 23 | 314 |
Teaching in Sandstone
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Area Learning Center School 130 Oriole Ave East Sandstone MN 55072 (320) 245-2216 | 7-12 | 2 | 30 |