West Central Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
West Central Area School District oversees 4 schools with over 50 educators. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Minnesota, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced 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 displays salary ranges for teachers as 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
Learn more about salary ranges and 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 West Central Area School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,952 | $17,710 |
| Administrators | $13,500 | $10,976 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
West Central Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by West Central Area 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 West Central Area School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 50 | 52 | 54 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 21 | 25 | 26 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 21 | 20 | 19 |
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 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
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 West Central Area School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 34 | 34 | 31 |
| Student Support Staff | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Other Support Staff | 12 | 13 | 11 |
West Central Area School District Schools
We have listed the 4 schools and their contact information, which is managed by West Central Area 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:
- Ashby Public School District (2 Schools)
- Underwood Public School District (3 Schools)
- Alexandria Public School District (9 Schools)
- Chokio-Alberta Public School District (2 Schools)
- Battle Lake Public School District (2 Schools)
West Central Area School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Barrett
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wca 5-6 Elementary School 301 County Rd 2 Barrett MN 56311 (320) 528-2520 | 5-6 | 8 | 120 |
| West Central Area Secondary School 301 County Rd 2 Barrett MN 56311 (320) 528-2520 | 7-12 | 21 | 314 |
Teaching in Elbow Lake
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Area N. Elementary School 411 1st St Se Elbow Lake MN 56531 (218) 685-4477 | PK-4 | 13 | 155 |
Teaching in Kensington
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Area S. Elementary School 31 North Central Kensington MN 56343 (320) 965-2724 | PK-4 | 12 | 155 |