Principal: Daisy.Whisenant@nisd.net 210-397-1800

Vice Principal: Mark.Garcia@nisd.net 210-397-1800

Elrod Mascot: Eagles
Elrod Colors: Royal Blue and Gold
Elrod Song: We are the Elrod Eagles and We're Proud, written by former Elrod Music teacher, Jody Ramos - Listen to Our School Song! (You'll need MS Windows Media Player)

Mission Statement | Our Name Sake | Information | History | Pictures

Elrod's Mission Statement: The students and staff of Jimmy L. Elrod Elementary School recognize and validate diversity and individuality of all the members of its school community to promote success personally, socially, and intellectually.

We will foster a positive and supportive environment where all children can learn when provided with modeling, positive reinforcement, open-ended activities, choices and opportunities to be divergent thinkers.

We will provide a foundation from which students can be successful by building a unified partnership among students, parents, teachers, and community to achieve excellence. top

Our Name Sake: Elrod Elementary was named for Jimmy L. Elrod, a former state school board member who is also active in San Antonio civic, business, and educational communities. Mr. Elrod was a member of the Northside School Board of Trustees from 1963-1969 and served as president two of those years. During his years of service, district enrollment increased from 8,100 students to 19,100 students. Also, during his six years as trustee, five schools opened their doors. Mr. Elrod served on the State Board of Education from 1973-1982 and was appointed to the Governor's Select Committee on Public Education. He chaired the Permanent School Fund Committee for four years and also served as the chairperson of the SBOE Rules and Planning. Mr. Elrod lives in Northwest San Antonio with his wife, Shirley. They are both frequent visitors to Elrod Elementary.

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy L. Elrod

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Information About Elrod: Elrod is an award winning school. Elrod is a 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 TEA Texas Exemplary School. Elrod has been a TEA Texas Recognized School from 1994-1999 and 2001-2004 & again in 2006. In 2007, we received TEA Texas Acceptable Performance rating. Elrod was also awarded the Texas Successful Schools Award in 2001. Elrod has also received TEA's Gold Performance Award 4 years in a row 2005-2009. It is Northside School District's 31st elementary school. We opened and held our dedication in the fall of 1988.

Former Principals include: Bettye Chambliss (Elrod's 1st principal from 1988-1991, retired 1991) Pat Cerutti (1991-1997,opened Stuebing Elem. in 1997, later moved to central office then retired in 2008), Rebecca Burke (1997-2001, retired in 2001), Levinia Lara (2001-2005, currently a Principal at Westwood Terrace Elem. and in 2009 became principal of Hoffmann Elementary), and current Elrod Principal, Daisy Whisenant, celebrates her fifth year with Elrod families and staff.

Elrod is in Northwest San Antonio, one of the fastest growing areas of the city. This school year, the school includes 1 Pre Kindergarten, 4 Kindergarten, 4 First Grade, 4 Second Grade, 4 Third Grade, 4 Fourth Grade and 4 Fifth Grade classes. Presently, the enrollment at Elrod is about 600 students. After promoting from 5th Grade, Elrod students move on to attend: Connally MS and then Taft HS or Marshall HS. For more information about Elrod, visit our FAQs page. top

At Bit of History: Elrod opened its doors to the community in 1988. At that time George H. Bush was President of the U.S. and NISD became the fastest-growing school district in the state of Texas. The land that our school was built on was owned by the Heath Family who still live in our area. The Heath Family sold pieces of land in the early 1980's. One parcel was sold to an individual who later went bankrupt. It was then owned by a banking/investment group, who in turn, sold the property to NISD. Roads that surround Elrod Elementary were named by Mr. Heath after he built these roads. Heath Lane and Heath Circle Road were named after his family name. Roy Lane was named after Mr. Heath's son. Low Bid Lane was Mr. Heath's nickname and Clyde Dent Road was named after a friend of Mr. Heath. top (If you personally know earlier history about this area and land, please email our webmaster at webmaster@elrod.net)

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