Community Christian School of Tallahassee 
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Summary
CCS is an interdenominational school serving the Tallahassee area since 1977. We seek to provide students from Pre-K to 12th grade with a spiritual and educational environment that enables them to reach their full potential.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Community Christian School
4859 Kerry Forest Parkway
Tallahassee, FL 32309
Website: myccs.org
Phone: 850-893-6628
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 593312971
CEO/President: Joshua Eller
Chairman: Ken Pye
Board size: 8
Founder: Covenant Community Church
Ruling year: 1995
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2012
Purpose
The Three Core Programs of CCS: Spiritual Formation, Academics, and Leadership.
Goals
To nurture the students' faith and to encourage the development of character qualities that reflect the fruit of God's Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, kindness, faithfulness, and self-control) so that the students' lives will be marked by humility, generosity, compassion, respect, love of wisdom, love of justice, obedience, and responsibility.
To demonstrate that all of creation is interrelated in Christ by increasing the students' knowledge, understanding and appreciation of creation, by promoting the doctrine of Christian stewardship, and by assisting students to understand their role in extending Christ's dominion over creation.
To develop the students' individual talents and to promote their creative and aesthetic abilities so that they will grow to their full potential of productivity in adulthood and glorify God in all their endeavors.
To develop the students' judgment so they can understand and evaluate the present culture in light of God's Word in order to recognize what will bring Him glory.
To promote the concept of Christian care and concern for others while teaching the value of the individual in Christ.
Mission statement
Our mission is to train up young visionary leaders who are thoroughly equipped to answer the call of God whenever it comes, wherever it leads, and whatever it costs by developing Renewed and Skillful Minds, Strong Hands to Serve, & Burning Hearts for Jesus.
Statement of faith
The following Statement of Faith is a summary of the foundational beliefs underlying the purposes and instruction of Community Christian School. Each of the Corporation's directors and officers and each of the school's principals, assistant principals, and teaching faculty are required to profess the Statement of Faith.
God
There is one true, holy God, externally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In the beginning, God created out of nothing the world and everything in it, thus manifesting His power, wisdom, and goodness. By His sovereign power, He continues to sustain His creation. By His providence, He is operating through history to fulfill His redemptive purposes.
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the second person of the Trinity, who was united forever with a true human nature by a miraculous conception and virgin birth. He lived a life of perfect obedience to the Father and voluntarily atoned for the sins of His people by dying on the cross as their substitute, thus satisfying divine justice and accomplishing salvation for all who trust in Him alone. He rose from the dead in the same body, though glorified, in which He lived and died. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father, where He continually makes intercession for His own, and where He rules as Lord forever. Through His atoning work, believers are received into eternal communion with God.
The Holy Spirit
The fruit of a saving relationship with Jesus Christ is a life of obedience, made possible for believers through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. He awakens in sinners a recognition of their need of a Savior. He permanently indwells every believer and is their source of assurance, strength, and wisdom and He uniquely endows each believer with gifts for the building of the body. The Holy Spirit guides believers in understanding and applying the Scripture.
Salvation
The central purpose of God's revelation in Scripture is to call all people into fellowship with Himself. Originally created to have fellowship with God, man defied God and suffered the corruption of his nature, alienating himself from God and his fellowmen. All of mankind have sinned and suffer these consequences of sin, and thus are in need of the saving grace of God. The salvation of mankind is a work of God's free grace, not the result, in whole or in part, of human works or goodness. It must be personally appropriated by repentance and faith.
The Church
All believers are members of Christ's body, the church. There is one true church universal, consisting of all those who acknowledge Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and the purpose of which is to glorify God.
The Bible
The Bible is the true and infallible Word of God and the unique and final authority on all matters of faith and practice.
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Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: K-12 Schools/Academies
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 386 of 1102 | 26 of 49 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 318 of 1103 | 26 of 49 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 742 of 1103 | 37 of 49 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 318 of 1102 | 13 of 49 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 11% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 24% | 35% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 2% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 13% | 4% | 2% | 22% | 2% | 6% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 2% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 87% | 96% | 98% | 78% | 98% | 94% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 78% | 79% | 77% | 77% | 75% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 98% | 93% | 96% | 83% | 97% | 103% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 80% | 72% | 76% | 64% | 74% | 78% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 2% | 7% | 4% | 17% | 3% | -3% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | 12% | 7% | 30% | 7% | -6% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 22% | 21% | 23% | 23% | 22% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.50 | 0.77 | 0.84 | 0.75 | 0.88 | 1.00 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.10 | 2.87 | 3.15 | 2.92 | 4.16 | 7.89 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.87 | 2.20 | 2.66 | 2.18 | 3.64 | 7.92 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 3.06 | 7.06 | 4.82 | 5.44 | 4.79 | 1.63 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.33 | 0.14 | 0.21 | 0.18 | 0.21 | 0.61 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.17 | 4.67 | 3.58 | 4.49 | 2.61 | 0.59 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 32% | 51% | 47% | 48% | 58% | 57% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 9% | 46% | 41% | 42% | 53% | 49% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 137% | 64% | 62% | 69% | 48% | 43% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $593,445 | $210,716 | $295,620 | $563,657 | $154,269 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $175,532 | $325,127 | $292,256 | $56,213 | $49,538 |
| Short-term investments | $919,132 | $700,612 | $749,373 | $184,440 | $175,650 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,688,109 | $1,236,455 | $1,337,249 | $804,310 | $379,457 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $3,139,725 | $2,635,329 | $2,545,482 | $2,519,795 | $2,595,297 |
| Other long-term assets | $23,345 | $22,591 | $19,691 | $19,691 | $19,691 |
| Total long-term assets | $3,163,070 | $2,657,920 | $2,565,173 | $2,539,486 | $2,614,988 |
| Total assets | $4,851,179 | $3,894,375 | $3,902,422 | $3,343,796 | $2,994,445 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $142,677 | $172,779 | $72,339 | $64,658 | $42,340 |
| Other current liabilities | $96,457 | $83,810 | $173,570 | $103,256 | $190,057 |
| Total current liabilities | $239,134 | $256,589 | $245,909 | $167,914 | $232,397 |
| Debt | $2,230,475 | $1,582,832 | $1,640,598 | $1,782,923 | $1,474,316 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $6,282 | $5,529 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $2,236,757 | $1,588,361 | $1,643,098 | $1,785,423 | $1,476,816 |
| Total liabilities | $2,475,891 | $1,844,950 | $1,889,007 | $1,953,337 | $1,709,213 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $2,131,806 | $1,896,999 | $1,840,589 | $1,267,083 | $1,155,916 |
| With donor restrictions | $243,482 | $152,426 | $172,826 | $123,376 | $129,316 |
| Net assets | $2,375,288 | $2,049,425 | $2,013,415 | $1,390,459 | $1,285,232 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $160,604 | $73,459 | $783,089 | $65,401 | $179,239 |
| Program service revenue | $3,751,410 | $3,263,734 | $2,663,211 | $2,882,557 | $2,615,096 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $46,087 | $22,383 | $9,723 | $5,551 | $6,870 |
| Other revenue | $59,549 | $61,089 | $67,858 | $75,163 | $126,902 |
| Total other revenue | $3,857,046 | $3,347,206 | $2,740,792 | $2,963,271 | $2,748,868 |
| Total revenue | $4,017,650 | $3,420,665 | $3,523,881 | $3,028,672 | $2,928,107 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $2,907,424 | $2,592,389 | $2,244,408 | $2,242,932 | $2,269,545 |
| Management and general | $814,725 | $694,429 | $672,924 | $668,050 | $675,206 |
| Fundraising | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,726 | $62,341 |
| Total expenses | $3,722,149 | $3,286,818 | $2,917,332 | $2,926,708 | $3,007,092 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $295,501 | $133,847 | $606,549 | $101,964 | ($78,985) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $295,501 | $133,847 | $606,549 | $101,964 | ($78,985) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| David Pinson | Past Head of | $90,234 |
| Pamela Hollingsworth | Int. Head of | $44,316 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2023
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History
Community Christian School (CCS) was founded in 1977 as a ministry of Covenant Community Church. Following the wise leadership and guidance of Dr. Hal and Mrs. Marilyn Schendel, Covenant Community School, located on Tharpe Street, opened with 20 students using Accelerated Christian Education (ACE). Three years later, in 1980, the school moved to a new location on Thomasville Road (in what is now Betton Place). Soon after, the school moved to another temporary location at the corner of Killearney Way and Shannon Lakes. Property was purchased on Velda Dairy Road for a future permanent church and school site.
In 1987, a permanent facility was constructed, and the school's format changed from ACE to a teacher-directed, curriculum-based model, with the creation of traditional classrooms. In 1989, Covenant Community School received its first accreditation from Christian Schools of Florida.
By 1995, school enrollment had increased to 275 students. During that year, under the leadership of a governing board of parents, the school separated from the church. At this time, the school was renamed Community Christian School as an independent, convenantal Christian school, and was governed by an elected board of directors. The school remained on the church property, purchasing it in 2000 with funding from a capital campaign, Laying a Firm Foundation (1998-1999). Covenant Community Church relocated and changed its name to Trinity Reformed Church.
In 2007-2008, Community Christian School celebrated 30 years of God's faithfulness and provision with a year of anniversary celebrations. The CCS School Board also set a course for the next 30 years by commissioning a Campus Master Plan. God's hand has protected the vision of the school's founding families. Community Christian School has become the school of choice for Christian families around the area seeking an education centered in Christ and a Biblical worldview.
At Community Christian School, every child who wishes to learn will receive a superior education. Through a carefully designed educational plan that includes small classes, a comprehensive curriculum, challenging and interesting activities and a highly trained and dedicated faculty, Community Christian provides students in kindergarten through high school an educational setting that encourages them to reach their full academic potential.
Community Christian School has over 50 employees in faculty, staff, and administrative positions. The faculty is composed of 28 full and part time faculty members. Of these, 100 percent have Bachelor's degrees; 46 percent also have advanced degrees. CCS has many dedicated Christian educators with 39 percent having been at the school for over 10 years, including eight with over 20 years experience at CCS.
By the grace of God, CCS has gained a reputation as a school that offers a strong spiritual formation program along with challenging academics. Although there are many choices for Christian schooling in Tallahassee, CCS is known as a school with a strong commitment to the spiritual formation of its students. The school has experienced a steady growth over the last 30 years. It is known as a school that has a true "community feel" with a very high level of parent volunteers and close relationships that develop among the families and school personnel.
Program accomplishments
The Association of Christian School International (ACSI) and The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) have accredited Community Christian School.