🎓 Elrod Elementary School-Wide Magnet Program: Emerging Medical Scholars
🌟 In partnership with Baylor College of Medicine
🔬 Every Student. Every Grade. A Future in Medicine.
Elrod Elementary is a School-Wide Magnet Program (SWP) — which means every student participates in our unique, specialized curriculum. We are proud to be:
✅ 1 of 49 SWP campuses in HISD
✅ 1 of only 2 with a medical career focus
👩⚕️ Emerging Medical Scholars – One Grade at a Time
Each grade level explores a different medical theme or focus, tailored to their age and development. Our hands-on, inquiry-based learning model helps students:
Understand medical career pathways
Learn problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Begin envisioning themselves in future healthcare roles
📈 Planting the Seed for Tomorrow's Healthcare Heroes
At Elrod, we don’t just teach — we inspire future doctors, nurses, researchers, and innovators. Our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to see themselves in the medical world and be ready for the journey ahead.
Contact our Magnet Coordinator, Ms. Tovar at 713-778-3330 to schedule a tour or have questions regarding our magnet program.
Complete Application: Submit a comprehensive application through the HISD Office of School Choice, selecting Elrod ES as your first choice, followed by other schools you are interested in.
Lottery Process: Admission to Elrod’s Emerging Medical Scholars is determined by a lottery system.
Elrod is a School-Wide Magnet Campus, there are NO requirements to apply — just the desire to be part of an A-Rated school!
The only document required is proof of address which may include: resident's current electric bill, natural gas bill, City of Houston water bill, or a valid lease agreement (if the residence is an apartment).APPLY NOW
If you do not find the answer to your question on our Q&A page, reach out to schoolchoice@houstonisd.org or visit the school choice Q&A for ways to connect in person or over the phone.
Parents can view the status of the application on the parent dashboard on March 19, 2026. Log on to your application and click take action/next steps. Continue until you see the schools you selected. If you need help logging into the school choice application, contact: schoolchoice@houstonisd.org.
The HISD Office of School Choice processes all applications for Elrod Elementary- Emerging Medical Scholars. Their website offers a comprehensive Q&A for information regarding siblings, lottery priority, next steps if you did not get your school choice and more. Click here to stay informed.
