Waipahu Elementary School vs. August Ahrens Elementary School
Should you attend Waipahu Elementary School or August Ahrens Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Waipahu Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
August Ahrens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 863 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Waipahu Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Serving 1,187 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, August Ahrens Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
863 students
1,187 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
83 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#216 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#87 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
10
23
Kindergarten Students
97
133
Grade 1 Students
129
166
Grade 2 Students
121
155
Grade 3 Students
132
196
Grade 4 Students
122
162
Grade 5 Students
129
172
Grade 6 Students
123
180
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
35%
75%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
1%
n/a
% Hawaiian
46%
5%
% Two or more races
9%
12%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
16%
