Lafayette Christian School 
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Summary
Nurturing Hearts and Minds
Providing excellence in Christ-centered education since 2004
Contact information
Mailing address:
Lafayette Christian School
1904 Hamilton Road
LaGrange, GA 30241
Website: lafayettechristianschool.com
Phone: (706) 884-6684
Organization details
EIN: 200701210
CEO/President: Rene Gomez
Chairman: Jeffrey Colquett
Board size: 8
Founder:
Ruling year: 2004
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 07/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
The vision of LCS is to educate and inspire this generation to impact the culture and future for Christ.
Mission statement
Our mission at Lafayette Christian School is: Focusing on Academic Rigor - Building Relationships - Teaching what is Relevant
Statement of faith
Articles
| 7/10/2026 | Leading the Way, Fellowship Christian School Resign from ECFA |
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: K-12 Schools/Academies
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 776 of 1435 | 137 of 191 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 83 of 1435 | 43 of 191 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 835 of 1435 | 119 of 191 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1345 of 1436 | 187 of 191 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $12,492 in government grants in 2025.
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 11% | 0% | 2% | 6% | 1% | 5% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 13% | 15% | 47% | 17% | 22% | 10% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 1% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 87% | 85% | 53% | 83% | 78% | 90% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 81% | 77% | 77% | 81% | 76% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 82% | 58% | 83% | 61% | 76% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 76% | 67% | 45% | 63% | 49% | 58% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | 18% | 42% | 17% | 39% | 24% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 6% | 9% | 31% | 12% | 35% | 23% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 19% | 22% | 22% | 19% | 23% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.54 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.61 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.99 | 14.27 | 8.57 | 4.76 | 9.11 | 15.32 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.80 | 5.39 | 3.22 | 2.24 | 3.97 | 9.29 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 2.80 | 2.19 | 2.68 | 2.88 | 1.43 | 1.41 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.35 | 0.46 | 0.37 | 0.35 | 0.70 | 0.71 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.98 | 1.21 | 2.34 | 3.50 | 0.91 | 0.37 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 29% | 9% | 12% | 18% | 19% | 18% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 10% | 5% | 8% | 9% | 11% | 14% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 117% | 242% | 233% | 175% | 186% | 135% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $1,059,074 | $1,681,770 | $2,216,326 | $1,031,903 | $398,268 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,059,074 | $1,681,770 | $2,216,326 | $1,031,903 | $398,268 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $14,041,817 | $12,711,070 | $8,314,517 | $7,281,291 | $5,683,551 |
| Other long-term assets | $13,735 | $15,423 | $19,761 | $1,085,991 | $20,653 |
| Total long-term assets | $14,055,552 | $12,726,493 | $8,334,278 | $8,367,282 | $5,704,204 |
| Total assets | $15,114,626 | $14,408,263 | $10,550,604 | $9,399,185 | $6,102,472 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $451 | $6,163 | $953 | $1,505 | $1,115 |
| Other current liabilities | $484,034 | $621,334 | $769,830 | $720,960 | $282,320 |
| Total current liabilities | $484,485 | $627,497 | $770,783 | $722,465 | $283,435 |
| Debt | $804,762 | $1,111,359 | $990,568 | $1,043,139 | $831,221 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $58,547 | $108,225 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $804,762 | $1,169,906 | $1,098,793 | $1,043,139 | $831,221 |
| Total liabilities | $1,289,247 | $1,797,403 | $1,869,576 | $1,765,604 | $1,114,656 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $13,786,879 | $12,360,859 | $8,406,032 | $7,633,581 | $4,857,315 |
| With donor restrictions | $38,500 | $250,001 | $274,996 | $0 | $130,501 |
| Net assets | $13,825,379 | $12,610,860 | $8,681,028 | $7,633,581 | $4,987,816 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $1,029,049 | $4,427,554 | $1,032,518 | $1,513,831 | $473,566 |
| Program service revenue | $5,782,089 | $4,712,543 | $4,859,755 | $4,057,115 | $3,783,096 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $7,450 | $51,924 | $40,901 | $13,260 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $107,026 | $151,767 | $77,142 | $1,161,444 | $596,478 |
| Total other revenue | $5,896,565 | $4,916,234 | $4,977,798 | $5,231,819 | $4,379,574 |
| Total revenue | $6,925,614 | $9,343,788 | $6,010,316 | $6,745,650 | $4,853,140 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $4,626,219 | $4,170,453 | $3,806,637 | $3,325,421 | $2,826,092 |
| Management and general | $1,084,621 | $1,170,210 | $1,098,110 | $758,985 | $850,701 |
| Fundraising | $255 | $73,293 | $58,122 | $15,479 | $21,778 |
| Total expenses | $5,711,095 | $5,413,956 | $4,962,869 | $4,099,885 | $3,698,571 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $1,214,519 | $3,929,832 | $1,047,447 | $2,645,765 | $1,154,569 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $1,214,519 | $3,929,832 | $1,047,447 | $2,645,765 | $1,154,569 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| John Cipolla | Superintende | $57,081 |
Compensation data as of: 7/31/2025
Response from ministry
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