Park Place Christian Academy 
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Summary
Founded in 2000, PPCA is a ministry of Park Place Baptist Church, which strives to provide a distinctively Christian, academically rigorous education for students in grades K3-12. PPCA offers a balanced, affordable, high-quality Christian education that meets the needs of students and parents alike. Here at PPCA, we integrate academic excellence with a passion for Christ to develop a strong foundation for young leaders. Our students are instructed, inspired, and encouraged to establish and cultivate a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Park Place Christian Academy is accredited by SACS/AdvancED and at the highest level by the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS).
Contact information
Mailing address:
Park Place Christian Academy
201 Park Place Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
Website: www.goppca.com
Phone: 601-939-6229
Organization details
EIN: 640925069
CEO/President: Doc Harbison
Chairman: Eddie Coleman
Board size: 7
Founder: Park Place Baptist Church
Ruling year: 2001
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 05/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
We believe integrating academic excellence with a passion for Christ will develop a strong foundation of young leaders to uniquely shape the world in which we live.
Mission statement
Park Place Christian Academy's mission is to partner with parents to provide their children a Christ-centered education founded on the Bible which fosters spiritual development and instills the vision and practice of Christian excellence in academics, character, and service to others. Our faith in God is integrated throughout all of our programs and courses of study as part of our Christian worldview. We believe as we integrate academic excellence with a passion for Christ we will develop a strong foundation of young leaders to uniquely shape the world in which we live.
Statement of faith
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Transparency grade
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: K-12 Schools/Academies
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 373 of 1538 | 47 of 249 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 904 of 1539 | 163 of 249 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 234 of 1539 | 34 of 249 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 513 of 1539 | 68 of 249 |
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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 | 9% | 29% | 8% | 53% | 83% | 6% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 1% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 13% | 2% | 21% | 4% | 2% | 15% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 1% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 87% | 98% | 79% | 96% | 98% | 85% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 90% | 72% | 71% | 69% | 91% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 101% | 79% | 96% | 91% | 83% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 77% | 91% | 57% | 68% | 63% | 76% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | -1% | 21% | 4% | 9% | 17% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 6% | -1% | 25% | 6% | 13% | 28% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 9% | 26% | 27% | 29% | 8% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.55 | 0.76 | 0.73 | 0.85 | 0.96 | 0.97 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.06 | 3.02 | 3.11 | 4.26 | 4.27 | 2.27 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.00 | 2.31 | 2.26 | 3.63 | 4.09 | 2.20 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 2.78 | 2.80 | 3.61 | 2.37 | 2.13 | 3.47 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.28 | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.29 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.46 | 3.34 | 3.84 | 1.91 | 1.56 | 3.88 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 30% | 24% | 24% | 32% | 23% | 30% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 10% | 12% | 15% | 22% | 12% | 18% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 115% | 99% | 105% | 80% | 80% | 72% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $1,994,269 | $1,947,675 | $1,075,099 | $747,998 | $1,432,017 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $17,628 | $12,114 | $109,960 | $249,348 | $372,278 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $2,011,897 | $1,959,789 | $1,185,059 | $997,346 | $1,804,295 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $4,055,038 | $4,120,451 | $3,859,174 | $1,756,027 | $1,799,160 |
| Other long-term assets | $5,125 | $9,525 | $8,156 | $1,501,531 | $487,332 |
| Total long-term assets | $4,060,163 | $4,129,976 | $3,867,330 | $3,257,558 | $2,286,492 |
| Total assets | $6,072,060 | $6,089,765 | $5,052,389 | $4,254,904 | $4,090,787 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $388,954 | $303,277 | $312,699 | $262,431 | $270,384 |
| Other current liabilities | $330,815 | $240,127 | $188,228 | $204,933 | $249,143 |
| Total current liabilities | $719,769 | $543,404 | $500,927 | $467,364 | $519,527 |
| Debt | $753,075 | $913,735 | $1,096,691 | $525,788 | $720,837 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $753,075 | $913,735 | $1,096,691 | $525,788 | $720,837 |
| Total liabilities | $1,472,844 | $1,457,139 | $1,597,618 | $993,152 | $1,240,364 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $3,582,779 | $3,413,128 | $3,154,389 | $2,953,528 | $2,625,664 |
| With donor restrictions | $1,016,437 | $1,219,498 | $300,382 | $308,224 | $224,759 |
| Net assets | $4,599,216 | $4,632,626 | $3,454,771 | $3,261,752 | $2,850,423 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $102,147 | $1,205,258 | $168,533 | $110,778 | $693,132 |
| Program service revenue | $4,312,646 | $4,254,040 | $4,198,492 | $4,248,353 | $4,034,123 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $32,502 | $50,076 | $14,013 | $3,784 | $5,802 |
| Other revenue | $162,973 | $97,433 | $109,169 | $125,822 | $37,476 |
| Total other revenue | $4,508,121 | $4,401,549 | $4,321,674 | $4,377,959 | $4,077,401 |
| Total revenue | $4,610,268 | $5,606,807 | $4,490,207 | $4,488,737 | $4,770,533 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $4,192,891 | $3,186,228 | $3,046,389 | $2,820,481 | $3,608,742 |
| Management and general | $421,650 | $1,148,669 | $1,161,505 | $1,165,539 | $329,221 |
| Fundraising | $29,137 | $94,055 | $89,294 | $91,529 | $38,831 |
| Total expenses | $4,643,678 | $4,428,952 | $4,297,188 | $4,077,549 | $3,976,794 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($33,410) | $1,177,855 | $193,019 | $411,188 | $793,739 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($33,410) | $1,177,855 | $193,019 | $411,188 | $793,739 |
Compensation
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