The Northview Elementary School is described, some features including a centrally located library-instructional materials center, flexibility through the absence of load bearing walls allowing flexible use of space, planning areas for teachers, and a minimum of corridor space. Among the unusual features are windowless construction, individual class area exits to the playground, all movable futniture and equipment, individual student tote trays for transport of student materials to work areas, and a completely controlled environment. Total capacity is 450 with expansion possibilities to 630. (NI)