Kula Elementary School

365 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kula Elementary School, located on the slopes of Haleakala in Maui, Hawaii, serves a diverse student body from the rural upcountry community. Known for its picturesque campus and cooler climate, the school emphasizes a curriculum that blends traditional academic standards with a deep appreciation for the unique culture and environment of Hawaii. The school fosters a close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere where staff and community members collaborate to support the developmental and educational needs of students from kindergarten through fifth grade.

Beyond its core academics, Kula Elementary is often recognized for its connection to the surrounding agricultural landscape and its commitment to place-based learning. The school encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, promoting a balance between rigorous classroom instruction and social-emotional growth. By integrating local values and community involvement, Kula Elementary aims to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also to be thoughtful, contributing members of the broader Maui community.

365

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kula Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	80
Asian	14
Two or More	110
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	90

Two or More
110 (30.1 %)
Pacific Islander
90 (24.7 %)
Hispanic
80 (21.9 %)
White
70 (19.2 %)
Asian
14 (3.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Hawaii Department of Education
Phone:	(808)876-7610
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 68