OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Archdiocese of Omaha schools has seen an increase in student enrollment for the first time in 17 years.

This year, total enrollment in the 70-school system grew by 366 students, accounting for about a 2 percent increase. There currently are 19,277 students in kindergarten to 12th grade who are enrolled in the school system, compared to 18,911 students last year.

School system officials haven’t identified the exact reasons for the growth. But Superintendent Patrick Slattery says marketing and transfer grant initiatives have helped in recent years.

Saints Peter and Paul School saw the archdiocese’s largest gain, adding 52 students to the roster this year. The school also experienced a 13 percent increase in Latino students.