Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr
675 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
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.
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.
675
Total Students
36.8
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 339 |
| Hispanic | 279 |
| Black | 27 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 23 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White339 (50.2%)
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Hispanic279 (41.3%)
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Black27 (4.0%)
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Two or More23 (3.4%)
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Asian6 (0.9%)
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American Indian1 (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: | Pre-K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 675 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 36.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
311
Kindergarten
363
Grade 2
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 311 |
| Kindergarten | 363 |
| Grade 2 | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 336 | 49.8% |
| Male | 339 | 50.2% |
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