The top reported proficiency rate is 34% in English language arts. The lowest is 28% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Kreitner Elem School
Kreitner Elementary serves pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Collinsville, a residential city east of St. Louis with a mixed economy centered on retail, government services, horse racing, and tourism. The school enrolls a small-to-midsize cohort drawn heavily from the local Hispanic community, with about four-fifths of students identifying as Hispanic, reflecting both Collinsville's demographic makeup and broader regional migration patterns. The remainder of the enrollment is predominantly white, with very small populations of other racial and ethnic groups.
The school's academic picture shows consistent challenges across both tested subjects. On the most recent state assessments in math, third graders achieved proficiency at roughly a fifth of the student population, while fourth graders reached proficiency at roughly a third. In English language arts, third graders showed proficiency at just under three-tenths of students, with fourth graders performing somewhat better at a bit more than two-fifths. These results sit below the midpoint when compared to other school districts in Madison County, suggesting the school faces headwinds in reading and math instruction. Testing data does not extend to fifth grade, which falls outside Kreitner's grade band; the school caps at fourth grade. Science assessment data was not available for public reporting.
It is worth noting that Illinois adjusted its proficiency thresholds across subjects in the current school year, so direct trend comparison to prior years is not possible from the data on hand. A parent may want to look into the school's specific approaches to literacy and numeracy development, as well as any supplemental supports available for students who are testing below proficiency.
Collinsville CUSD 10 is navigating a period of significant operational change. In 2024 the district closed Jefferson Elementary due to enrollment decline, shifting affected families to other elementary schools including Kreitner's peer buildings. Later that year the board passed a zero-rate-change referendum that redirected funding toward facility repairs and upgrades without raising the tax rate, a commitment that sets a long-term boundary on how capital projects will be financed across all district schools. The district is also investing in career and technical education through an expansion of the Collinsville Area Vocational Center, which serves high school students across multiple area districts.
Housing in Collinsville is moderately priced relative to both Illinois and national benchmarks, with median home values somewhat below the state average, making the area accessible to working families. The city itself is mixed in walkability and orientation: the historic Uptown on Main Street offers a walkable commercial district with local restaurants, shops, and civic anchors like the memorial library and historical museum, while most residential neighborhoods and schools sit on separate suburban campuses. The broader Collinsville economy relies on large retailers, hospitality, and manufacturing, with development pressure continuing to shape the city's growth.
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