Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center

2045 N Seminary Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center serves 669 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 669 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center's student population of 669 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
669 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
40%
28%
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Black
4%
16%
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White
51%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center?
669 students attend Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center?
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center offer ?
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center part of?
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center is part of Woodstock CUSD 200 School District.

School Reviews

5   11/24/2017
We haven't gotten our students in yet but from how I felt during registration and them trying to help me thru transferring schools in the middle of a year, all very friendly helpful staff so far. Can't wait to see how the kids like the new school.
- Posted by Parent - Sarah
5   2/23/2011
I feel that my daughter is getting a good foundation to her education at Verda. The teachers and assistants are committed to their jobs and the office staff is helpful and friendly.Many thatnks to them!
- Posted by Parent - chi_k

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 669 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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