- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodstock, IL
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174333004186
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Woodstock · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 675
- students enrolled
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr has class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Woodstock, IL.
School address
District: Woodstock Cusd 200 · Illinois
NCES ID 174333004186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 174333004186 · Woodstock, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
675 enr · 19.3:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodstock High School (988 students)
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodstock High
Woodstock High School
988 students
- Woodstock Nort
Woodstock North High School
915 students
- Creekside Midd
Creekside Middle School
736 students
- This school
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr
675 students
- Northwood Midd
Northwood Middle School
576 students
- Mary Endres El
Mary Endres Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr reports 675 students on the CCD universe file.
How Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr compares
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 94% in Illinois - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,475
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 41.3%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Woodstock Cusd 200 reports $18,475 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodstock North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary Endres Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Woodstock
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Creekside Middle School
Standard public school
736 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Mary Endres Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Olson Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elem School
Standard public school
385 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Prairiewood Elem Sch
Standard public school
374 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~675 students)
Frequently asked questions about Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr
How many students attend Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr?
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr has 675 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodstock, IL. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr is 19.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Woodstock, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr?
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr rank among elementary schools in Woodstock?
By Resource Investment Index, Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Woodstock, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Woodstock on the city page.
What other schools are in Woodstock Cusd 200?
Besides Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr, Woodstock Cusd 200 also operates Woodstock High School (988 students), Woodstock North High School (915 students), and Creekside Middle School (736 students). See the Woodstock Cusd 200 district page for the complete list.