Truman Benedict Elementary School

Truman Benedict Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1251 SARMENTOSO,  San Clemente, CA
Capistrano Unified School District
3.9
590 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Heidi Harvey
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
64%
Reading Proficiency
70%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
64%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
39.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
20%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
633:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
White
75.7%
Two or more races
12%
Hispanic
9.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/18/2025
My kids loved it here! It is an amazing school with amazing staff!
3.0 parent
3/17/2017
Some of the teachers and supervisors love to spend too much time on their phones I visited my son there and I saw a kid climb a tree and one of the supervisors was just playing a game on her phone ignoring him.
3.0 teacher
5/13/2014
My son attends TB since 1st grade...He loves school the first 2 years, he is in 3 grade now..he always tears when comes to his math homework. Teacher assured me that he is fine and is doing well in class. Problem keeps continued...that's when i know he has a bigger learning (math) at school. I took...
4.0 parent
4/28/2014
Very self-reliant on raising money from PTA fundraisers and school events to make great improvements throughout the school with brand new smart boards for every classroom! The area that needs improvements are the imbalance of daily work given by teachers of the same grade level.

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Truman Benedict Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in San Clemente, CA and is served by the Capistrano Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 590 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. Truman Benedict Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,829,531. Discover additional schools in the area, like San Clemente High School, San Juan Hills High School, Bernice Ayer Middle School, and more. Learn more about what San Clemente has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Truman Benedict Elementary School.

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