New Elementary School Coming to RidgeGate in 2027
By Connor Tien, DougCo Social
Douglas County School District is building a new elementary school in the Lyric neighborhood of RidgeGate. Elementary School 50 (temporary name) will open in August 2027.
The Details
Location: 11151 Adage Road, Lone Tree — the northwest corner of Adage Road and Lyric Street
Opening: August 2027
Grades: Pre-K through 6th grade
Capacity: 750 students
Principal: Doug Humphreys (former Eagle Ridge Elementary principal)
Doug Humphreys brings 18 years of experience from Eagle Ridge Elementary and will lead the new school from day one.
DCSD broke ground on the roughly 84,863-square-foot building on an 8-acre parcel in early February 2026. Source: Prism News
Naming the School
"Elementary School 50" is a placeholder. DCSD is seeking community input to select a permanent name before the school opens. If you live in the Lyric neighborhood or surrounding area, watch for announcements on how to submit name suggestions.
Why It Matters
RidgeGate and the Lyric neighborhood have grown significantly over the past few years, and the existing schools are feeling the strain. A new elementary school with 750-student capacity will help relieve overcrowding and give families in the area a neighborhood school option.
The school is part of DCSD's ongoing expansion to keep up with population growth in southeast Douglas County. It's one of several major projects reshaping the Lyric neighborhood right now, alongside a new King Soopers Marketplace, High Note Regional Park, and The Groove café, which is already open. See everything else in the pipeline on our What's Being Built in Douglas County tracker.
Timeline
- Early February 2026: Groundbreaking
- August 2027: Doors open
Source: RidgeGate newsletter 2/25/26; CBS Colorado 2/5/26; DCSD funding site; Prism News, February 2026; DCSD Lyric page
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elementary School 50?
A new Douglas County School District elementary school under construction in the Lyric neighborhood of RidgeGate in Lone Tree. 'Elementary School 50' is a placeholder name until DCSD selects a permanent one.
Where is the new RidgeGate elementary school located?
At the northwest corner of Adage Road and Lyric Street, in Lone Tree's Lyric at RidgeGate community.
When does the new elementary school open?
August 2027. DCSD broke ground on the roughly 84,863-square-foot building in early February 2026.
What grades and how many students will it serve?
Pre-K through 6th grade, with capacity for 750 students.
Who is the principal?
Doug Humphreys, who spent 18 years as principal of Eagle Ridge Elementary, will lead the new school.
Will the school have a permanent name before it opens?
Yes. DCSD is collecting community input on a permanent name and plans to announce it closer to the opening date.