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August Ahrens Elementary School

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August Ahrens Elementary School ranks 84 th of 203 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

84^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 203 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Better than 59% of Hawaii elementary schools

Summary

August Ahrens Elementary School is a PK–6 public school in Waipahu, Hawaii, serving 1,152 students as part of the Hawaii Department of Education, which makes it the largest campus among the 10 nearby schools compared here—more than double their average enrollment of about 546 students.

Academically, the school is a stable, mid-tier performer: it ranked 84th of 203 Hawaii elementary schools in 2025–2026, at the 59th percentile with 3 stars, and has generally stayed between the 51st and 61st percentile over the past decade. Its ELA proficiency (59%) and math proficiency (55%) sit only about a point below the nearby averages of 59.7% and 56.1%—a notable result given that 59.46% of its students qualify for free/reduced lunch, roughly 15 percentage points above the nearby average of 44.07%. It substantially outperforms Waipahu Elementary School (73.16% free/reduced lunch, 43% ELA, 37% math) and Honowai Elementary School (57.57%, 46% ELA, 38% math), which serve similarly high-need populations. Science is the clear weak spot: 44% versus a nearby average of about 56.7%, and below the school's own ELA and math results.

Chronic absenteeism improved from 18.4% in 2023–2024 to 15.0% in 2024–2025, better than the nearby average of 17.0%, though Pearl City Highlands School (9%), Manana Elementary School (12%), and Mililani Uka Elementary School (12%) do better. Subgroup results are a strength, with 4-star effectiveness in 2025–2026 for Pacific Islander, English Language Learner, and low-income students; Special Education results have been uneven (55th, then 23rd, then 50th percentile). Staffing and funding look comparable to nearby schools, with a student–teacher ratio of 13.6 and per-student spending of $16,178.

1,152

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

59.5%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

94-1170 Waipahu St
Waipahu, HI 96797

(808) 675-0202

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend August Ahrens Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Waipahu Intermediate School
High:	Waipahu High School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

73.0%

Two or more races:

12.0%

Hispanic:

8.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 45th percentile in 2016 → 59th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 14 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Hawaii median (59th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

84^th of 203

Hawaii public elementary schools ?

Top 41%▲ up 13 pts since 2016

From bottom 45% (2016) to top 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 1Hawaii Department of Education among Hawaii districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	64.0	84 of 203	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.5	94 of 204	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.6	85 of 207	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.9	89 of 195	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.6	75 of 193	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.3	97 of 196	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.6	76 of 196	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.4	95 of 193	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.6	99 of 207	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	46.9	107 of 195	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	39.6	121 of 194	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	31.7	156 of 196	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	39.5	134 of 195	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	34.5	146 of 191	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	52.1	93 of 183	49.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	58.9	72 of 191	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	46.5	89 of 146	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	42.4	119 of 192	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	34.3	135 of 194	30.4%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	57.1	86 of 160	46.3%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	59.3	63 of 130	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.6	64 of 125	48.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.4	139 of 203	31.5%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	81.0	27 of 116	76.7%	★★★★☆
2025	72.6	44 of 123	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.5	81 of 198	59.1%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	62.1	76 of 165	53.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	74.5	55 of 202	72.8%	★★★★☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	72.2	34 of 115	70.4%	★★★★☆
2025	81.8	22 of 110	80.0%	★★★★☆
2024	50.0	112 of 196	42.9%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	52.1	78 of 155	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	35.0	118 of 153	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	59.9	94 of 207	54.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	61.9	95 of 202	53.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2026)77th percentile+18 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)73rd percentile+14 vs school

Pacific Islander (2026)70th percentile+12 vs school

Hispanic (2024)54th percentile-5 vs school

White (2024)53rd percentile-6 vs school

Asian (2026)52nd percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2026)50th percentile-9 vs school

African American (2024)46th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts59%

Mathematics55%

Science44%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				HSA Science (2026)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2026)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
August Ahrens Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	94-1170 Waipahu St	Waipahu	96797	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 675-0202	1,152	85	13.6	59.5%	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	98 (8.5%)	841 (73.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (6.1%)	138 (12.0%)	64	84^th of 203 public elementary schools	58.6%		59.5	94^th of 204 public elementary schools	53.9%	10	44.0	59.0	55.0	$16,178	$1,442	$14,736
Waikele Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	94-1035 Kukula St	Waipahu	96797	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 677-6100	515	33	15.6	41.6%	10 (1.9%)	10 (1.9%)	70 (13.6%)	217 (42.1%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (16.7%)	122 (23.7%)	88.4	26^th of 203 public elementary schools	87.2%		86.1	34^th of 204 public elementary schools	83.3%	8	69.0	68.0	65.0	$17,614	$1,443	$16,171
Waipahu Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	94-465 Waipahu St	Waipahu	96797	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 675-0150	827	66	12.5	73.2%	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	80 (9.7%)	303 (36.6%)	0 (0.0%)	358 (43.3%)	82 (9.9%)	26.8	158^th of 203 public elementary schools	22.2%		25.5	158^th of 204 public elementary schools	22.5%		22.0	43.0	37.0	$17,139	$1,711	$15,428
Kanoelani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	94-1091 Oli Lp	Waipahu	96797	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 675-0195	735	52	14.1	37.1%	28 (3.8%)	3 (0.4%)	149 (20.3%)	277 (37.7%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (13.2%)	181 (24.6%)	88.4	27^th of 203 public elementary schools	86.7%		87.1	32^nd of 204 public elementary schools	84.3%	5	68.0	68.0	66.0	$14,806	$976	$13,830
Kaleiopuu Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	94-665 Kaaholo St	Waipahu	96797	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 675-0266	727	49	14.8	47.9%	11 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	99 (13.6%)	381 (52.4%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (14.2%)	132 (18.2%)	61.1	91^st of 203 public elementary schools	55.2%		67.4	81^st of 204 public elementary schools	60.3%	10	48.0	57.0	48.0	$14,778	$911	$13,867
Honowai Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	94-600 Honowai St	Waipahu	96797	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 675-0165	568	46	12.3	57.6%	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	84 (14.8%)	303 (53.3%)	0 (0.0%)	110 (19.4%)	68 (12.0%)	39.9	131^st of 203 public elementary schools	35.5%		34.2	138^th of 204 public elementary schools	32.4%	7	41.0	46.0	38.0	$16,506	$1,534	$14,972
Pearl City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1090 Waimano Home Rd	Pearl City	96782	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 453-6455	396	32	12.3	50.3%	25 (6.3%)	14 (3.5%)	83 (21.0%)	114 (28.8%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (15.2%)	100 (25.3%)	87.2	29^th of 203 public elementary schools	85.7%		79.6	54^th of 204 public elementary schools	73.5%	25	75.0	63.0	65.0	$16,325	$1,300	$15,025
Lehua Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	791 Lehua Ave	Pearl City	96782	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 453-6490	248	20	12.4	49.2%	20 (8.1%)	9 (3.6%)	46 (18.5%)	44 (17.7%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (29.8%)	55 (22.2%)	62.2	88^th of 203 public elementary schools	56.7%		60.5	93^rd of 204 public elementary schools	54.4%	5	70.0	50.0	41.0	$18,424	$1,746	$16,678
Manana Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1147 Kumano St	Pearl City	96782	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 453-6430	270	21	12.8	34.8%	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	48 (17.8%)	114 (42.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (11.5%)	70 (25.9%)	88.8	25^th of 203 public elementary schools	87.7%		95.9	11^th of 204 public elementary schools	94.6%	14	67.0	69.0	67.0	$17,645	$1,611	$16,034
Pearl City Highlands School	Public	PK, KG-6	1419 Waimanalo Home Rd	Pearl City	96782	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 453-6470	515	32	16.3	26.2%	11 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (16.1%)	216 (41.9%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (12.4%)	141 (27.4%)	79.5	52^nd of 203 public elementary schools	74.4%		93.2	15^th of 204 public elementary schools	92.6%	37	45.0	76.0	73.0	$14,317	$841	$13,476

Frequently Asked Questions about August Ahrens Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of August Ahrens Elementary School?

Students at August Ahrens Elementary School are 73% Asian, 12% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 6% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend August Ahrens Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,152 students attended August Ahrens Elementary School.

What district is August Ahrens Elementary School in?

Hawaii Department of Education

Is August Ahrens Elementary School a good school?

August Ahrens Elementary School ranks 84^th of 203 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of August Ahrens Elementary School attend?

Students who attend August Ahrens Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Waipahu Intermediate School
High : Waipahu High School

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