Sourcewell

Located at 202 12th St NE in Staples, Minnesota, Sourcewell is an open public service agency set within a rural remote geographic setting. Unlike traditional public or charter school districts, Sourcewell operates zero standard instructional school facilities and does not directly offer grade-level programming spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, ungraded, or adult education. As a non-charter regional service entity, the district functions primarily as an administrative and resource partner designed to support broader public and educational initiatives across its region rather than maintaining a traditional direct-enrollment student body.

Sourcewell's unique role as a service provider is reflected in its workforce profile, which is overwhelmingly structured around administrative and operational support. The agency employs a total workforce of approximately 761.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, the vast majority of which consists of support personnel totaling 756.16 FTEs. Its instructional footprint is specialized and intentionally concise, comprising 5.66 FTE teachers and no dedicated instructional aides. Community members, families, and educational researchers seeking additional information regarding Sourcewell’s regional initiatives can contact the agency directly by phone at (218) 541-5227 or visit their official website at www.sourcewell-mn.gov.