August Ahrens Elementary School

94-1170 Waipahu St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,235 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, August Ahrens Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 1,235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Top 50% in HI
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

School Overview

August Ahrens Elementary School's student population of 1,235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
1,235 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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School Rankings

August Ahrens Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of August Ahrens Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (HI)
#141 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
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33%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of August Ahrens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of August Ahrens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
75%
26%
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Hispanic
8%
18%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
n/a
11%
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Hawaiian
5%
26%
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Two or more races
12%
18%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in HI.
0.42
This chart display the diversity score of August Ahrens Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in August Ahrens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in August Ahrens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is August Ahrens Elementary School's ranking?
August Ahrens Elementary School is ranked #141 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are August Ahrens Elementary School often compared to?
August Ahrens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kaleiopuu Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend August Ahrens Elementary School?
1,235 students attend August Ahrens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of August Ahrens Elementary School students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of August Ahrens Elementary School?
August Ahrens Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does August Ahrens Elementary School offer ?
August Ahrens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is August Ahrens Elementary School part of?
August Ahrens Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 1,235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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