- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waipahu, HI
August Ahrens Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for August Ahrens Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000136
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
August Ahrens Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Hawaii schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Waipahu · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
August Ahrens Elementary School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, August Ahrens Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Waipahu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
August Ahrens Elementary School held near 1,175 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 83.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 150003000136 · Waipahu, HI Other · MID · TRAD
1,152 enr · 13.9:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
August Ahrens Elementary School held near 1,175 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 83.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
August Ahrens Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Campbell
James Campbell High School
2,890 students
- Waipahu High S
Waipahu High School
2,538 students
- Mililani High
Mililani High School
2,382 students
- Governor Walla
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
2,094 students
- Moanalua High
Moanalua High School
1,966 students
- This school 1,152
August Ahrens Elementary School
1,152 students
What this shows August Ahrens Elementary School reports 1,152 students on the CCD universe file.
How August Ahrens Elementary School compares
August Ahrens Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▲ 1% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,152 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,152
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 47% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $20,056
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 576 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 73.0%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.1%
White 0.3%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, August Ahrens Elementary School is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hawaii Department of Education reports $20,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How August Ahrens Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to August Ahrens Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,538
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,094
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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Waikele Elementary School
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Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,152 students)
Frequently asked questions about August Ahrens Elementary School
How many students attend August Ahrens Elementary School?
August Ahrens Elementary School has 1,152 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waipahu, HI. CCD year-over-year: 1,187 (2022-23) → 1,175 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at August Ahrens Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at August Ahrens Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at August Ahrens Elementary School?
40.2% of students at August Ahrens Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of August Ahrens Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at August Ahrens Elementary School is Asian at 73.0% of enrollment, in Waipahu, HI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for August Ahrens Elementary School?
August Ahrens Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does August Ahrens Elementary School rank among schools in Waipahu?
By Resource Investment Index, August Ahrens Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Waipahu, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waipahu on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides August Ahrens Elementary School, Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students), Waipahu High School (2,538 students), and Mililani High School (2,382 students). See the Hawaii Department of Education district page for the complete list.