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Truman Benedict Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
San Clemente, California · Capistrano Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students602
ST Ratio26.2:1
FRL20%
Title INo
Truman Benedict
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
602
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
20%-45.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Truman Benedict Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in San Clemente, California. The school enrolls 602 students. It is part of the Capistrano Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
20% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26.2:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictCapistrano Unified
County6059
CitySan Clemente
ZIP92673
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060744009119

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment602
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino10.3%
Black / African American3.3%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native75.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races10.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
10.3%
Black
3.3%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
10.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %20%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)