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Located in Cordova, Tenn., and founded in 2002, Dexter Elementary School is affiliated with the Shelby County School District. The school offers a variety of academic, cocurricular and enrichment programs. It has more than 700 students in grades kindergarten through four and enrolls students from all ethnic, social, and economic groups. Dexter Elementary School offers computer and science labs, library and a gymnasium. The school offers classes, such as social studies, music, art, English and mathematics. It also offers programs and classes, including reading, speech, library and special education. Dexter Elementary School has a parent-teacher association that focuses on increasing awareness and participation in curriculum and policy development by enhancing communication between home and school.

Pleasant View School enrolls students in pre-kindergarten through grade eight. The school provides classes in English, math, science, social studies, and computer and physical education. It also offers Arabic, Qur an and Islamic education classes. It provides after-school care programs. Pleasant View School has a library that includes a range of books, periodicals and magazines. It also operates a parent-teacher association and conducts several field trips. The school has a staff of a librarian, receptionist, office manager, secretary, treasurer and sports coach. Additionally, it publishes a newsletter and organizes various parent-teacher conferences. Located in Memphis, Tenn., Pleasant View School is governed by the Muslim Community Center, which is a nonprofit religious organization.