Litchfield Public School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Litchfield Public School District operates 5 schools with just over 100 teachers and support staff. The tables below detail school 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, the following table displays average salary and ranges for teachers sourced 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 displays average salary and 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
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff 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 Litchfield Public School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,046 | $17,709 |
| Administrators | $11,045 | $10,976 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Litchfield Public School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Litchfield 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 Litchfield Public School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 107 | 103 | 102 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 47 | 46 | 46 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 53 | 48 | 46 |
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 | 46 | 49 | 39 |
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 Litchfield Public School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 59 | 59 | 59 |
| Student Support Staff | 12 | 13 | 16 |
| Other Support Staff | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Litchfield Public School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Litchfield Public School District manages 5 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:
- A.c.g.c. School District (3 Schools)
- Eden Valley-Watkins School District (4 Schools)
- Dassel-Cokato Public School District (5 Schools)
- Kimball Public School District (2 Schools)
- Hutchinson Public School District (9 Schools)
Litchfield Public School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Ripley Elementary School 100 West Pleasure Dr Litchfield MN 55355 (320) 693-2436 | PK-3 | 33 | 535 |
| Litchfield Area Learning Program School 25 West 3rd St Litchfield MN 55355 (320) 693-2424 | 10-12 | 1 | 16 |
| Litchfield High School 901 North Gilman Ave Litchfield MN 55355 (320) 693-2424 | 9-12 | 29 | 555 |
| Litchfield Middle School 340 East 10th St Litchfield MN 55355 (320) 693-2441 | 6-8 | 22 | 366 |
| Wagner Elementary School 307 East 6th St Litchfield MN 55355 (320) 693-2824 | 4-5 | 17 | 226 |