Jackson County Central School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Jackson County Central School District has more than 1000 students and 80 teachers and support staff. The tables below display administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Minnesota, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from a number of 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, this table details salary ranges for teachers, which is 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 Jackson County Central School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,426 | $17,710 |
| Administrators | $11,111 | $10,976 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Jackson County Central School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Jackson County 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 Jackson County Central School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 77 | 79 | 81 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 36 | 38 | 37 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 33 | 32 | 33 |
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 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
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 Jackson County Central School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 50 | 50 | 49 |
| Student Support Staff | 16 | 17 | 16 |
| Other Support Staff | 19 | 18 | 19 |
Jackson County Central School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Jackson County Central School District has 4 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Martin County West School District (5 Schools)
- Heron Lake-Okabena School District (2 Schools)
- Windom Public School District (4 Schools)
- Mountain Lake Public Schools District (2 Schools)
- Butterfield Public School District (2 Schools)
Jackson County Central School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Jackson
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Central High School 1128 North Hwy Jackson MN 56143 (507) 847-5310 | 9-12 | 21 | 361 |
| Riverside Elementary School 820 Park St Jackson MN 56143 (507) 847-5963 | PK-5 | 32 | 407 |
Teaching in Lakefield
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Central Middle School 205 4th Ave North Lakefield MN 56150 (507) 662-6625 | 6-8 | 16 | 291 |
| Pleasantview Elementary School 110 Milwaukee St Lakefield MN 56150 (507) 662-6218 | PK-5 | 11 | 167 |