Abilene Christian School 
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Summary
Abilene Christian School is an accredited Pre-K through twelfth grade school on one campus. For over 100 years, ACS has consistently achieved academic excellence by providing quality education in a Christ-centered atmosphere.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Abilene Christian School
2550 Judge Ely Blvd
Abilene, TX 79601
Website: abilenechristian.com
Phone: 325-672-9200
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 752137523
CEO/President: Kirk Wade
Chairman: Eric Gumm
Board size: 13
Founder:
Ruling year: 19987
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 07/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Abilene Christian School focuses on producing graduates with a strong Christian faith who are prepared to succeed academically and excel in life.
Mission statement
To integrate our Christian faith into everything we do. Believing that each person is created in the image of God, ACS exists to provide students with an environment in which they may thrive spiritually, academically, and socially.
Statement of faith
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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 | | 1004 of 1538 | 183 of 249 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1113 of 1539 | 188 of 249 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 320 of 1539 | 54 of 249 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1289 of 1539 | 218 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% | 40% | 11% | 9% | 6% | 19% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 2% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 13% | 4% | 13% | 19% | 27% | 10% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 87% | 96% | 87% | 81% | 73% | 90% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 89% | 88% | 82% | 83% | 86% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 105% | 96% | 82% | 72% | 88% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 77% | 93% | 85% | 67% | 60% | 76% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | -5% | 4% | 18% | 28% | 12% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 6% | -3% | 3% | 13% | 21% | 8% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 10% | 10% | 16% | 15% | 11% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.55 | 0.28 | 0.26 | 0.23 | 0.45 | 0.47 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.06 | 4.36 | 4.76 | 3.35 | 1.42 | 1.45 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.00 | 1.24 | 1.23 | 0.78 | 0.63 | 0.68 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 2.78 | 2.06 | 1.90 | 2.10 | 3.40 | 3.48 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.36 | 0.49 | 0.53 | 0.48 | 0.29 | 0.29 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.46 | 4.98 | 4.62 | 8.02 | 13.43 | 12.59 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 30% | 61% | 60% | 60% | 21% | 20% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 10% | 50% | 49% | 46% | 0% | 1% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 115% | 138% | 153% | 169% | 177% | 170% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $2,713,307 | $2,454,281 | $4,033,135 | $3,996,733 | $3,355,957 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $76,316 | $112,224 | $169,897 | $931,605 | $88,322 |
| Short-term investments | $1,855,849 | $1,768,636 | $1,700,267 | $1,654,695 | $1,797,139 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $4,645,472 | $4,335,141 | $5,903,299 | $6,583,033 | $5,241,418 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $15,629,369 | $16,313,080 | $13,855,803 | $2,740,647 | $2,354,518 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $15,629,369 | $16,313,080 | $13,855,803 | $2,740,647 | $2,354,518 |
| Total assets | $20,274,841 | $20,648,221 | $19,759,102 | $9,323,680 | $7,595,936 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $216,748 | $235,608 | $1,255,190 | $536,199 | $178,151 |
| Other current liabilities | $2,037,460 | $2,049,864 | $1,552,938 | $1,398,118 | $1,326,499 |
| Total current liabilities | $2,254,208 | $2,285,472 | $2,808,128 | $1,934,317 | $1,504,650 |
| Debt | $10,043,076 | $10,200,000 | $9,139,094 | $32,081 | $41,346 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $10,043,076 | $10,200,000 | $9,139,094 | $32,081 | $41,346 |
| Total liabilities | $12,297,284 | $12,485,472 | $11,947,222 | $1,966,398 | $1,545,996 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $6,390,681 | $6,636,701 | $6,320,276 | $4,726,274 | $3,403,865 |
| With donor restrictions | $1,586,876 | $1,526,048 | $1,491,604 | $2,631,008 | $2,646,075 |
| Net assets | $7,977,557 | $8,162,749 | $7,811,880 | $7,357,282 | $6,049,940 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $212,355 | $729,150 | $1,067,297 | $1,566,919 | $401,430 |
| Program service revenue | $5,040,234 | $4,534,680 | $4,261,134 | $3,880,727 | $3,422,018 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $88,502 | $84,814 | $26,052 | $145,691 | $121,492 |
| Other revenue | $171,529 | $202,956 | $292,665 | $134,584 | $124,624 |
| Total other revenue | $5,300,265 | $4,822,450 | $4,579,851 | $4,161,002 | $3,668,134 |
| Total revenue | $5,512,620 | $5,551,600 | $5,647,148 | $5,727,921 | $4,069,564 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $5,104,833 | $4,703,596 | $3,806,389 | $3,449,605 | $3,078,901 |
| Management and general | $576,525 | $536,173 | $723,873 | $613,503 | $409,198 |
| Fundraising | $84,340 | $79,983 | $100,559 | $89,467 | $74,452 |
| Total expenses | $5,765,698 | $5,319,752 | $4,630,821 | $4,152,575 | $3,562,551 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($253,078) | $231,848 | $1,016,327 | $1,575,346 | $507,013 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($253,078) | $231,848 | $1,016,327 | $1,575,346 | $507,013 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Kirk Wade | PresidentExec Director | $140,873 |
Compensation data as of: 7/31/2025
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History
For over 100 years, Abilene Christian School has been preparing students for every aspect of life. ACS offers a college preparatory education in a spiritual atmosphere. ACS is located in north Abilene on 25 acres of land that includes a cafeteria, gym, playground, game fields, library, science labs, digital learning centers, band hall, and classrooms. In addition to its academic offerings, ACS offers opportunities in athletics, fine arts, leadership, and community service.
Key dates in our history:
1906 - Founded as Childers Classical Institute
1912 - Became Abilene Christian College and The Campus School
1974 - Renamed Abilene Christian Schools
1985 - Separated from Abilene Christian University and moved to new campus
2014 - Renamed Abilene Christian School to signify unity as pre-k, elementary, middle and high schools are all on one campus