Archdiocese of Omaha schools add 366 students this year

(AP) — Archdiocese of Omaha schools has seen an increase in student enrollment for the first time in 17 years, signaling the success of efforts to reverse a steady decline, according to school system officials.

School officials haven't identified the exact reasons for the growth, the Omaha World-Herald (http://bit.ly/1UZE55R ) reports.

[...] Superintendent Patrick Slattery, who announced the data at an annual event on Thursday night, cited several factors that helped in recent years, including marketing and transfer grant initiatives, the addition of a Latino school enrollment coordinator and simple word of mouth.

Saints Peter and Paul School saw the archdiocese's largest gain, adding 52 students to the roster this year.

Principal Cory Sepich called the school's growing enrollment a "blessing" and said it indicates that families are pleased with their children's education.