Kula Kokua in Honolulu, HI, is a nonsectarian special education school serving 13 students in kindergarten through 2nd grade within a central city community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with three teachers supporting its small enrollment.
Kula Kokua is a member of the Bilingual School Association and the Institute for Independent Education, focusing on programs for exceptional children.
The student population is 85 percent students of color, reflecting diversity in the Honolulu area.
Tuition and specific fees are not listed, but the school is part of the Honolulu private school community where average elementary tuition is approximately $19,266 annually.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Student Body
Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 72%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Kula Kokua?
The application deadline for Kula Kokua is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Kula Kokua is Kaimuki Christian School (0.8 miles away)
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(808) 732-2835
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Honolulu, HI 96816
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(808) 734-5058
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
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Gr: NS-12 | 625 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 30 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(808) 732-1781
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(808) 732-1781
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(808) 732-1781
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(808) 732-1781
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Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
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(808) 734-5058
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
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Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
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Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
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Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
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4559 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8455
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8455
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Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
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Honolulu, HI 96816
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