Melrose Public School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 80 teachers and support staff and 1000 students that are enrolled at the 3 schools operated by Melrose Public School District. The Melrose Public School District school administration and teacher salary data presented in the tables below are obtained from several government and organizational agencies 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.
Melrose Public School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the St. Cloud and surrounding areas. 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 | $43,310 | $35,460-$59,810 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $66,520 | $47,340 - $83,020 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $69,930 | $49,360 - $88,270 |
| Middle School Teacher | $68,050 | $46,790 - $81,840 |
| High School Teacher | $72,460 | $49,420 - $87,720 |
| PE Teacher | $53,610 | $29,150 - $85,410 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: St. Cloud, 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 the average salary for special education teachers are employed by Melrose Public School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $43,310 | $35,460-$59,810 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $68,450 | $49,670 - $92,210 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: St. Cloud, 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, including counselors and librarians for the St. Cloud area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $110,990 | $78,110 - $134,970 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $65,990 | $47,060 - $83,520 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: St. Cloud, 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 Melrose Public School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,025 | $17,710 |
| Administrators | $19,143 | $10,976 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Melrose Public School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Melrose 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 Melrose Public School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 83 | 83 | 83 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 34 | 33 | 32 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 41 | 43 | 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 | 29 | 28 | 32 |
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 Melrose Public School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 52 | 52 | 51 |
| Student Support Staff | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Other Support Staff | 26 | 28 | 26 |
Melrose Public School District Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Melrose 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:
- Sauk Centre Public School District (2 Schools)
- Albany Public School District (4 Schools)
- Upsala Public School District (2 Schools)
- Holdingford Public School District (2 Schools)
- Swanville Public School District (3 Schools)
Melrose Public School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Elementary School 566 5th Ave Ne Melrose MN 56352 (320) 256-5160 | PK-5 | 37 | 513 |
| Melrose Middle School 546 5th Ave Ne Melrose MN 56352 (320) 256-5160 | 6-8 | 19 | 365 |
| Melrose Secondary School 546 5th Ave Ne Melrose MN 56352 (320) 256-5160 | 9-12 | 27 | 480 |