School Overview
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center, located in Woodstock, Illinois, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational growth of the community’s youngest learners. As part of Woodstock Community Unit School District 200, the center focuses exclusively on early childhood development, catering to children from preschool age through kindergarten. The school is designed to provide a nurturing, play-based environment that emphasizes social-emotional learning, early literacy, and foundational numeracy skills to prepare students for a successful transition into primary school.

The center is particularly recognized for its inclusive approach, offering programs that support a diverse range of developmental needs, including services for students with individualized education plans (IEPs). By fostering a collaborative partnership between educators and families, Verda Dierzen aims to create an equitable and supportive atmosphere where young children can develop independence, curiosity, and a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. Its specialized focus allows the staff to tailor instructional strategies specifically to the rapid developmental milestones typical of the early childhood years.
701
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr
Demographic Student Count
White383
Hispanic253
Black26
Asian9
Two or More29
American Indian1
  • White
    383 (54.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    253 (36.1 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (4.1 %)
  • Black
    26 (3.7 %)
  • Asian
    9 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Woodstock CUSD 200
Phone: (815)338-8883
Website: http://dierzen.woodstockschools.org/
Grade Range: 2nd - 2nd
Total Students: 701
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 333
Kindergarten 367
Grade 3 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten333
Kindergarten367
Grade 31
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female35049.9%
Male35150.1%
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