Olson Elementary School vs Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olson Elementary School
Woodstock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr
Woodstock · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
675 students
| Measure | Olson Elementary School Woodstock, Illinois | Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr Woodstock, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1192 of 2,303 | #676 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #33753 of 50,301 | #21904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 425 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 28% | – |
| city | Woodstock | Woodstock |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 37.4).
- •Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 46.8%).
- •Olson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.8).
- •Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr is the larger school with 675 students compared with 425.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Olson Elementary School better than Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr ranks higher (54.7 vs 37.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Olson Elementary School and Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Woodstock and Woodstock in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olson Elementary School: 425. Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olson Elementary School and Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr rank in Illinois?
Olson Elementary School is 1192nd of 2,303 and Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr is 676th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).