Fosston Public School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Fosston Public School District operates 2 schools with just over fifty educators. The Fosston Public School District school administration and teacher salary figures presented below are gathered from several sources as noted below each of the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Fosston Public School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Grand Forks area. 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 | $42,900 | $30,370-$63,420 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $61,930 | $45,210 - $80,710 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,440 | $48,900 - $81,030 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,530 | $49,660 - $82,330 |
| High School Teacher | $64,210 | $48,410 - $82,420 |
| PE Teacher | $61,690 | $24,050 - $101,480 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Grand Forks, 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 displays salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by Fosston Public School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $64,130 | $52,270 - $82,250 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Grand Forks, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the Grand Forks area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $112,620 | $75,530 - $140,340 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $57,210 | $47,140 - $78,460 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Grand Forks, 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 Fosston Public School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,091 | $17,709 |
| Administrators | $12,125 | $10,976 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Fosston Public School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Fosston 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 Fosston Public School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 48 | 48 | 47 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 20 | 21 | 21 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 20 | 20 | 19 |
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 | 18 | 15 | 15 |
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 Fosston Public School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 31 | 31 | 32 |
| Other Support Staff | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Fosston Public School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Fosston Public School District has 2 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Win-E-Mac School District (2 Schools)
- Bagley Public School District (3 Schools)
- Clearbrook-Gonvick School District (2 Schools)
- Mahnomen Public School District (3 Schools)
- Fertile-Beltrami School District (2 Schools)
Fosston Public School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fosston Secondary School 301 East 1st St Fosston MN 56542 (218) 435-1909 | 7-12 | 23 | 305 |
| Magelssen Elementary School 700 East 1st St Fosston MN 56542 (218) 435-6036 | PK-6 | 24 | 355 |