August Ahrens Elementary School

1,152 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

August Ahrens Elementary School, located in Waipahu, Hawaii, is a public school serving a diverse student population in the Leeward district of Oahu. As one of the larger elementary schools in the state, it is deeply integrated into the Waipahu community, focusing on providing a supportive environment that addresses the academic and social-emotional needs of its students. The school emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy while incorporating technology into the classroom to prepare students for the demands of the 21st century.

Beyond academics, August Ahrens is known for its commitment to fostering a positive school culture, often highlighting programs that encourage student leadership and community involvement. The school works closely with local families to promote inclusive educational practices and maintain strong communication between home and school. By leveraging its location in the heart of Waipahu, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, lifelong learners who are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

1,152

Total Students

84.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for August Ahrens Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	98
Black	1
Asian	841
Two or More	138
Pacific Islander	70

Asian
841 (73.0%)
Two or More
138 (12.0%)
Hispanic
98 (8.5%)
Pacific Islander
70 (6.1%)
White
4 (0.3%)
Black
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawaii Department of Education
Phone:	(808)675-0202
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	1,152
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	482
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	203

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 141

Grade 1 147

Grade 2 140

Grade 3 166

Grade 4 168

Grade 5 199

Grade 6 170

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for August Ahrens Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	141
Grade 1	147
Grade 2	140
Grade 3	166
Grade 4	168
Grade 5	199
Grade 6	170

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for August Ahrens Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	520	45.1%
Male	632	54.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)