TRUMAN BENEDICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Truman Benedict Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Capistrano Unified school district, located in San Clemente, CA with about 651 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 21 teachers, Truman Benedict Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 31:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Truman Benedict Elementary School, located in the coastal community of San Clemente, California, is a public school serving students in the Capistrano Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and academically focused environment, emphasizing both foundational learning and the social-emotional development of its students. Its location near the Pacific coast often integrates a strong sense of community pride and local engagement, with faculty and staff dedicated to preparing students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to high academic standards and its diverse range of extracurricular opportunities. Truman Benedict typically places a heavy emphasis on parent involvement and community partnerships, which are central to its operational philosophy. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with enrichment activities, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to be collaborative, creative, and engaged learners within the San Clemente community.

For more information, contact Truman Benedict Elementary at (949) 498-6617 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1251 Sarmentoso
San Clemente, CA 92673
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TRUMAN BENEDICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in San Clemente, CA with about 651 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Capistrano Unified
Total Students:
651
Teachers:
21
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 651 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TRUMAN BENEDICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
77.7%
Hispanic/Latino
10.6%
Two or more races
9.1%
Asian
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Black or African American
0.2%

Female
45.5%
Male
54.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.