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Truman Benedict Elementary

Capistrano Unified · Orange County · 1251 Sarmentoso, San Clemente, CA 92673

(949) 498-6617 · bobcats.capousd.org/

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10/10
#557
Rank 557 out of 5,722
Top 10%
English Language Arts10/10 · #493 · 91st percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #484 · 92nd percentile
Science9/10 · #874 · 84th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the laid-back coastal community of San Clemente, Truman Benedict is the kind of neighborhood school that families in this corner of South Orange County feel genuinely lucky to land in. Academics are strong across the board, with particularly impressive marks in English and Math that put it comfortably among the top tier of California elementary schools. It's a natural fit for families drawn to the surf-town lifestyle who also want their kids in a school that takes learning seriously — the beach is close, but so are high expectations.

Student Demographics

297 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
222 (75%)
Hispanic
33 (11%)
Multiple Races
20 (7%)
Asian
6 (2%)
Other
16 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners7 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged72 (24%)
Students with Disabilities59 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

602
Enrollment
27.4
Teachers (FTE)
22:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.8
Administrators (FTE)
19.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #3077 · 49th percentile

112 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found