Luverne Public School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 80 teachers and support staff and 1,000 students that are enrolled at the 5 schools managed by Luverne Public School District. The tables below provide teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Minnesota, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from multiple 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 details salary 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 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
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators, 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 Luverne Public School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,180 | $17,709 |
| Administrators | $11,216 | $10,976 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Luverne Public School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Luverne 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 Luverne Public School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 88 | 86 | 86 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 37 | 36 | 35 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 42 | 42 | 43 |
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 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
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 Luverne Public School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 51 | 51 | 49 |
| Other Support Staff | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Luverne Public School District Schools
We have listed the 5 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Luverne 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:
- Hills-Beaver Creek School District (2 Schools)
- Adrian Public School District (3 Schools)
- Ellsworth Public School District (2 Schools)
- Edgerton Public School District (2 Schools)
- Pipestone Area School District (5 Schools)
Luverne Public School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Luverne
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luverne Alternative Program School 709 North Kniss Luverne MN 56156 (507) 283-0075 | 10-12 | 1 | 3 |
| Luverne Elementary School 709 North Kniss Luverne MN 56156 (507) 283-4497 | PK-5 | 39 | 562 |
| Luverne High School 709 North Kniss Luverne MN 56156 (507) 283-4491 | 9-12 | 23 | 376 |
| Luverne Middle School 709 North Kniss Luverne MN 56156 (507) 283-4491 | 6-8 | 20 | 274 |
Teaching in Magnolia
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Youth Services School 401 West Luverne St Magnolia MN 56158 (507) 283-4425 | 6-12 | 3 | 13 |