Las Palmas Elementary vs Truman Benedict Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Las Palmas Elementary
San Clemente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
743 students
Truman Benedict Elementary
San Clemente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
602 students
| Measure | Las Palmas Elementary San Clemente, California | Truman Benedict Elementary San Clemente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1964 of 5,693 | #673 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25889 of 50,301 | #9545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 743 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 68% |
| city | San Clemente | San Clemente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Truman Benedict Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 48.9).
- •Truman Benedict Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 50%).
- •Truman Benedict Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •Truman Benedict Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 48.9%).
- •Las Palmas Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.6 vs 26.2).
- •Las Palmas Elementary is the larger school with 743 students compared with 602.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Las Palmas Elementary better than Truman Benedict Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Truman Benedict Elementary ranks higher (72.6 vs 48.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Las Palmas Elementary and Truman Benedict Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between San Clemente and San Clemente in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Las Palmas Elementary: 743. Truman Benedict Elementary: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Las Palmas Elementary and Truman Benedict Elementary rank in California?
Las Palmas Elementary is 1964th of 5,693 and Truman Benedict Elementary is 673rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).