Enrollment
675
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr is a mid-sized elementary school in Woodstock, Illinois, enrolling 675 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Illinois schools and 38% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 675 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 58/100).
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Woodstock's elementary schools, it stands alongside Creekside Middle School (736 students): Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 14.2:1).
Woodstock Cusd 200 also operates Woodstock High School (988 students) and Woodstock North High School (915 students) alongside Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr compares
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,772
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodstock Cusd 200, which includes Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr.
$17,772
Per student
+4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.8%
State 38.4%
Federal 6.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~675 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr a good school?
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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