Durant Tuuri Mott School

422 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

422

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Durant Tuuri Mott School
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	11
Black	324
Two or More	30

Black
324 (76.8 %)
White
57 (13.5 %)
Two or More
30 (7.1 %)
Hispanic
11 (2.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Flint School District of the City of
Phone:	(810)760-1594
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	359
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 53