DURANT TUURI MOTT SCHOOL

Durant Tuuri Mott School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Flint School District of the City of school district, located in FLINT, MI with about 636 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 7th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Durant Tuuri Mott School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Durant-Tuuri-Mott (DTM) Elementary School is a prominent public school located in Flint, Michigan, serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Flint Community Schools district, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes academic growth while fostering social-emotional development, striving to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on the "Community School" model, which often involves partnerships with local organizations to provide students and families with additional resources, such as health services, extracurricular programs, and community engagement initiatives. By prioritizing a holistic approach to education, DTM aims to address the unique challenges faced by the Flint community, creating a stable and enriching space where students are encouraged to develop their academic skills, creativity, and character.

For more information, contact Durant Tuuri Mott School at (810) 760-1594 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1518 UNIVERSITY AVE
FLINT, MI 48504-6208
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DURANT TUURI MOTT SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FLINT, MI with about 636 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
636
Teachers:
36
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 636 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DURANT TUURI MOTT SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.

Black or African American
74.5%
White
13.8%
Two or more races
7.5%
Hispanic/Latino
3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
44.3%
Male
55.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.