The Christ School 
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Summary
The Christ School offers an extraordinary, Christ-centered education where joyful curiosity meets academic excellence.
Contact information
Mailing address:
The Christ School
106 East Church Street
Orlando, FL 32801
Website: www.thechristschool.org
Phone: (407) 849-1665
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 593364919
CEO/President: Alissa Plaisance
Chairman: Amanda McEwan
Board size: 15
Founder:
Ruling year: 1996
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Located in the heart of downtown Orlando, TCS partners with families to nurture the minds and hearts of students in transitional kindergarten through eighth grade.
Mission statement
The Christ School partners with families to provide academic excellence through an individualized, Christ-centered educational experience
Statement of faith
God the Father
Father and Creator of the universe - Genesis 1 and 2
Jesus Christ the Son
The incarnation of God in the person of Jesus of Nazareth - The Gospels
The Holy Spirit
The presence of God in the world and in the believer - Acts 2:1-21
The Bible
The inspired and authoritative word of God serving as the source for faith and practice for all people - II Tim 3:16
The Church
The universal fellowship of Jesus Christ's followers - Acts 2:42-47
Baptism
The sign of God's faithful covenant via the atoning work of Jesus Christ indicating initiation into the Church community as practiced and commanded by Jesus Christ - Acts 2:38-39, Matthew 28:16-20
The Lord's Supper
A practice and command of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit draws us towards greater holiness as the bread and the fruit of the vine represent the sacrificial body and blood of Christ. As Jesus illustrated within the context of the Jewish Seder meal, the bread and cup symbolize the New Covenant between God and all people. - Luke 22:7-23, l Cor.11:17-26
Forgiveness of Sin
Sin, the separation of all creatures from the holy God, is forgiven through the atoning work of Jesus Christ in His crucifixion. - Col. 1:15-20
Holy Living
In grateful response to the atoning work of Christ and the Holy Spirit's regenerative work, Christians are called to live out Godly habits, set worthy examples and steward their resources of time, talent and treasures. Holy living involves practicing Biblical virtues motivated only by the desire to honor a holy God. - Col. 2:16-23, Genesis 1:28
Life Everlasting
The resurrection of Jesus Christ ensures life everlasting for those who confess to believe in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. - Romans 10:9-10
Marriage
Marriage is a covenantal relationship created and entered into by God and a man and a woman. Sexual behavior is a gift from God that is to be enjoyed with fidelity in the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman and there must be chastity in singleness. -Ephesians 5:30-33, 1 Cor. 6:12-20
Kingdom Building
Being called to obedience by God's grace, Christians extend to one another and all people the same love, grace, mercy and justice shown by Christ. Through preaching, teaching and support of mission work in our communities and around the world, Christians begin to build God's Kingdom. - I Cor. 13, Micah 6:8, Isaiah 61
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: K-12 Schools/Academies
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 384 of 1420 | 55 of 183 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 543 of 1420 | 97 of 183 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 652 of 1420 | 93 of 183 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 412 of 1421 | 43 of 183 |
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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 | 10% | 4% | 4% | 55% | 45% | 8% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 13% | 3% | 21% | 2% | 3% | 13% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 87% | 97% | 79% | 98% | 97% | 87% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 83% | 79% | 80% | 78% | 78% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 91% | 75% | 87% | 95% | 84% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 75% | 75% | 60% | 69% | 74% | 65% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | 9% | 25% | 13% | 5% | 16% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 7% | 14% | 48% | 33% | 13% | 48% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 17% | 20% | 19% | 21% | 21% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.53 | 0.90 | 0.89 | 0.90 | 1.24 | 1.25 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.06 | 1.68 | 1.89 | 2.13 | 1.74 | 2.07 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.80 | 1.51 | 1.68 | 1.91 | 2.16 | 2.59 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 2.80 | 1.67 | 1.46 | 0.90 | 1.10 | 0.97 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.35 | 0.60 | 0.68 | 1.12 | 0.91 | 1.03 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.98 | 3.21 | 2.25 | -0.73 | 0.51 | -0.14 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 29% | 36% | 39% | 59% | 52% | 50% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 118% | 72% | 69% | 46% | 38% | 40% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $6,342,495 | $4,725,707 | $3,749,371 | $2,810,127 | $1,951,447 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $365,788 | $716,250 | $10,916 | $1,520 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $6,708,283 | $5,441,957 | $3,760,287 | $2,811,647 | $1,951,447 |
| Long-term investments | $1,811,467 | $1,632,219 | $1,439,930 | $1,307,971 | $1,479,330 |
| Fixed assets | $2,762,479 | $2,926,759 | $1,161,991 | $768,309 | $605,056 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $269,863 | $1,646,014 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $4,573,946 | $4,828,841 | $4,247,935 | $2,076,280 | $2,084,386 |
| Total assets | $11,282,229 | $10,270,798 | $8,008,222 | $4,887,927 | $4,035,833 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $682,434 | $580,925 | $1,503,866 | $281,291 | $295,782 |
| Other current liabilities | $3,323,266 | $3,144,149 | $2,693,919 | $2,271,099 | $1,714,432 |
| Total current liabilities | $4,005,700 | $3,725,074 | $4,197,785 | $2,552,390 | $2,010,214 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $269,863 | $532,230 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $0 | $269,863 | $532,230 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $4,005,700 | $3,994,937 | $4,730,015 | $2,552,390 | $2,010,214 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $6,469,756 | $5,274,546 | $3,268,207 | $2,298,316 | $1,988,398 |
| With donor restrictions | $806,773 | $1,001,315 | $10,000 | $37,221 | $37,221 |
| Net assets | $7,276,529 | $6,275,861 | $3,278,207 | $2,335,537 | $2,025,619 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $289,581 | $2,579,152 | $164,585 | $166,696 | $807,673 |
| Program service revenue | $10,276,894 | $9,041,528 | $7,435,944 | $5,881,989 | $4,952,259 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $341,268 | $314,505 | $137,110 | ($166,860) | $35,924 |
| Other revenue | $200,102 | $199,978 | $524,113 | $498,839 | $216,056 |
| Total other revenue | $10,818,264 | $9,556,011 | $8,097,167 | $6,213,968 | $5,204,239 |
| Total revenue | $11,107,845 | $12,135,163 | $8,261,752 | $6,380,664 | $6,011,912 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $8,379,789 | $7,244,852 | $5,717,779 | $4,719,156 | $3,913,502 |
| Management and general | $1,716,344 | $1,796,962 | $1,381,612 | $1,276,491 | $1,067,402 |
| Fundraising | $11,045 | $95,694 | $90,597 | $75,101 | $64,622 |
| Total expenses | $10,107,178 | $9,137,508 | $7,189,988 | $6,070,748 | $5,045,526 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $1,000,667 | $2,997,655 | $1,071,764 | $309,916 | $966,386 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $1,000,667 | $2,997,655 | $1,071,764 | $309,916 | $966,386 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Gerald L Eshleman | Head of School | $119,157 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2025
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History
Our Story
1996 - Founded with Vision
A group of faithful parents dreamed of a school in downtown Orlando that would blend academic excellence with Christian values. On opening day, 52 students walked through the doors of The Christ School.
1999 - First Accreditation
TCS became the youngest school ever accredited by Christian Schools of Florida.
2001 - First Eighth Grade Graduation
Our first class of 8th grade students graduated, marking a milestone in our growth.
2017 - Strategic Growth
We introduced Middle School Houses, launched our defining characteristics and Math Acceleration Program (MAP), and adopted a growth mindset and the 4Cs as core elements of our instructional philosophy.
2020 - The Bridge Program
Our dyslexia program, The Bridge, opened its doors, and later became the only Orton-Gillingham Academy accredited program in Florida.
2024 - A+ Niche Rating and Brand Refresh
TCS launched a refreshed visual identity and was recognized among the Best Schools in America with an A+ rating by Niche.