Enrollment
1,152
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.2%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How August Ahrens Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at August Ahrens Elementary School
August Ahrens Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Waipahu, Hawaii, enrolling 1,152 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Hawaii median, within a few percentage points of the 14.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 40.2% lands close to the Hawaii typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Hawaii, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,152 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Among 43 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Hawaii schools statewide, it ranks #32, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (73%) and Two or More (12%), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 576 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Waipahu's public schools, it stands alongside Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs (1,924 students): August Ahrens Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 22.1:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside August Ahrens Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How August Ahrens Elementary School compares
August Ahrens Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $17,420
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes August Ahrens Elementary School.
$17,420
Per student
+0%
vs Hawaii
Avg $17,420
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 84.7%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Waipahu
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
Standard public school
1,924 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Waipahu Elementary School
Standard public school
827 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Kanoelani Elementary School
Standard public school
735 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Kaleiopuu Elementary School
Standard public school
727 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Honowai Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Waikele Elementary School
Standard public school
515 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Hawaii, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,152 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is August Ahrens Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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