- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Clemente, CA
Truman Benedict Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Truman Benedict Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060744009119
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Truman Benedict Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in San Clemente · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.1:1
- large classes for California
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Truman Benedict Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Truman Benedict Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in San Clemente, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744009119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Truman Benedict Elementary held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 060744009119 · San Clemente, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 25.1:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
Truman Benedict Elementary held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Truman Benedict Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Clemente H
San Clemente High
2,740 students
- San Juan Hills
San Juan Hills High
2,641 students
- Aliso Niguel H
Aliso Niguel High
2,563 students
- Tesoro High
Tesoro High
2,030 students
- Capistrano Val
Capistrano Valley High
1,991 students
- This school 602
Truman Benedict Elementary
602 students
What this shows Truman Benedict Elementary reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Truman Benedict Elementary compares
Truman Benedict Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 78% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in California - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 602 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
Two or More 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Truman Benedict Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Capistrano Unified reports $15,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Truman Benedict Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Truman Benedict Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,563
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,991
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in San Clemente
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Las Palmas Elementary
Standard public school
743 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Vista Del Mar Elementary
Standard public school
692 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Concordia Elementary
Standard public school
533 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
San Onofre Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Clarence Lobo Elementary
Standard public school
328 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Marblehead Elementary
Standard public school
195 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Truman Benedict Elementary
How many students attend Truman Benedict Elementary?
Truman Benedict Elementary has 602 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Clemente, CA. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Truman Benedict Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Truman Benedict Elementary is 25.1:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Truman Benedict Elementary?
12.0% of students at Truman Benedict Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Truman Benedict Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Truman Benedict Elementary is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in San Clemente, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Truman Benedict Elementary?
Truman Benedict Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Truman Benedict Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Clemente?
By Resource Investment Index, Truman Benedict Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in San Clemente, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Clemente on the city page.
What other schools are in Capistrano Unified?
Besides Truman Benedict Elementary, Capistrano Unified also operates San Clemente High (2,740 students), San Juan Hills High (2,641 students), and Aliso Niguel High (2,563 students). See the Capistrano Unified district page for the complete list.