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An analytical approach to architectural planning requires an investigation into possible systems of movement and spaces where people move and find their way. One of the most complex and comprehensive problems in architectural design is designing of floor plans and circulation systems for effective accessibility. This study aims to inspect three different floor plan typologies of elementary school based on space syntax analysis and feedbacks assessments of the school staff. Duplication in the evaluation methods provides a deeper understanding of the types of the educational building and identifies differences and similarities among them to diagnose any of them more suitable for easy circulation and access to its main spaces and functions. Ground floor plan of the selected cases was analyzed and evaluated according to three main syntactical indicators such as integration, connectivity, and visibility. By analyzing multivariate variance, the relationship between evaluations and school types was statistically estimated. As a result, the advantages and defects of each kind of elementary school were evaluated. The mixed-method approach applied in this study has contributed effectively as a powerful tool in detecting the perceptibility and readability of elementary school building typologies. It would become useful knowledge for future elementary school designing and planning. Keywords: Elementary school, Space syntax, Spatial configuration, School teachers′ feedback, Erbil city