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Truman Benedict Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
San Clemente, California · Capistrano Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students602
Student:Teacher26.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch20%
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 from NCES 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
CharterNo
MagnetNo
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)