Extensive development of criteria for a given school design is presented for an elementary school pilot project. Descriptive material includes curriculum and site considerations, cooperation with state regulatory agencies on area restrictions, work with educational laboratories, architects and teams of consultants, planning phases and techniques. Specific material is given for educational program requirements and environmental factors. Other details included are site considerations, compactness and flexibility, variable pupil grouping, visual control, windows, school cost trends and computer assisted instruction. Plans and specifications for the proposed solution are provided. A typical curriculum schedule is also included. (MM)