Staples-Motley School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 80 teachers and instructors are employed at Staples-Motley School District. The tables below display school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Minnesota, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through 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 displays average salary and 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 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
See salary ranges and 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 Staples-Motley School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,660 | $17,709 |
| Administrators | $17,176 | $10,976 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Staples-Motley School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Staples-Motley 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 Staples-Motley School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 40 | 40 | 39 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 36 | 34 | 36 |
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 | 32 | 30 | 29 |
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 Staples-Motley School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 70 | 70 | 73 |
| Student Support Staff | 15 | 20 | 22 |
| Other Support Staff | 33 | 30 | 32 |
Staples-Motley School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Staples-Motley School District oversees 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:
- Verndale Public School District (2 Schools)
- Bertha-Hewitt Public School District (2 Schools)
- Pillager Public School District (2 Schools)
- Eagle Valley Public School District (2 Schools)
- Wadena-Deer Creek School District (3 Schools)
Staples-Motley School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Motley
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motley Elementary School 999 Nofound St Motley MN 56466 (218) 352-6315 | PK-5 | 12 | 188 |
| Motley-Staples Middle School 132 1st Ave South Motley MN 56466 (218) 352-6315 | 6-8 | 17 | 252 |
Teaching in Staples
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staples Elementary School 4th St North Staples MN 56479 (218) 894-2433 | KG-5 | 31 | 369 |
| Staples-Motley High School 401 Centennial Ln Staples MN 56479 (218) 894-2431 | 9-12 | 23 | 391 |