Kula Elementary School

Kula Elementary School serves 354 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in the rural upcountry community of Kula, Hawaii. Located at 5000 Kula Highway on the slopes of Haleakala, this public elementary school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1 with 28 full-time equivalent teachers. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking 62nd out of 293 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 79th percentile.

Students show steady achievement with 53% performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and reading, while 50% reach proficiency in mathematics. Kula Elementary draws from a community where the median household income reaches $95,990 and 35% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The school serves an area with a relatively low poverty rate of 11.5%, though median home values of over $1 million reflect the high cost of living in this desirable location.

The school's rural setting in Maui County offers students a unique educational environment surrounded by the agricultural beauty and cooler climate of upcountry Maui, where families value both academic achievement and the distinctive island lifestyle that defines this close-knit farming community.

Located in a rural area, Kula Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.