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Truman Benedict Elementary

San Clemente, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–5
bobcats.capousd.org1251 Sarmentoso, San Clemente, CA 92673(949) 498-6617
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

297 students tested

81.5% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 72.4% did.

  • Exceeded45.5%
  • Met36.0%
  • Nearly met12.8%
  • Not met5.7%

Math

297 students tested

81.5% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 73.7% did.

  • Exceeded44.8%
  • Met36.7%
  • Nearly met16.5%
  • Not met2.0%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

2.6% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year614610
Suspended in or out of school1.1% · 72.6% · 16
Suspensions1330
Violence with injury24
Violence without injury1125
Weapons01
Drugs00
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall617566
Suspended out of school1.6% · 101.1% · 6
Suspended in school0.5% · 30.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

8.4% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted614605
Chronically absent6.5% · 408.4% · 51

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

590 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino9.7%
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White76.4%
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Black or African American0.2%
x
Asian1.9%
x
Two or More Races11.9%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 060744009119

District
Capistrano Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
590 students
Teachers (FTE)
26

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