Rice County Sp. Services Coop.

Located at 800 South Workman in Lyons, Kansas, the Rice County Special Services Cooperative operates as an active public service agency set within a rural remote geographic environment, according to the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset. Functioning as an educational cooperative rather than a conventional school district, the agency reports zero operational schools and does not offer standard grade-level instruction spanning from prekindergarten through grade 12, adult education, or ungraded coursework.

Regarding its administrative footprint, the cooperative reflects a staffing context of zero full-time equivalent positions reported across teachers, instructional aides, and support staff. Serving its regional community within US Congressional District 2001, State Senate District 20033, and State House District 20113, the agency provides organizational infrastructure for its area. Parents, students, and educational researchers seeking further information can contact the administration by phone at (620) 257-5196 or visit their official website at http://www.usd405.com.